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Swimming

Beginner

Swimming is a compound bodyweight exercise for the full body, also working the lats, chest, triceps, and abs.

What it works

Primary muscle

Full body

Also works

LatsChestTricepsAbs

Equipment
Bodyweight
Movement
Conditioning
Type
Compound
Logged as
Distance and time
Suggested rest
1 min

How to do it

  1. 1Warm up with a few easy lengths in whichever stroke you are most comfortable with.
  2. 2Keep your body long and near the surface, with your head in line with your spine.
  3. 3Pull through the water with your arms and keep a steady kick from the hips rather than the knees.
  4. 4Breathe in a regular rhythm, turning your head to the side (freestyle) instead of lifting it.
  5. 5Swim at an even pace for the planned distance or time, resting at the wall when you need to.

What to do instead

  • Rowing machineMachine
  • Aqua cyclingMachine
  • Air bikeMachine
Logged today · 1 min restSwimming

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