Stop sinking your lead arm when you breathe! 🏊‍♂️

When we do video analysis at our retreats, this is one of the most common mistakes we see. Swimmers use their extended arm for support to hold their body up while breathing. The problem? You immediately lose your catch and miss the entire first third of your stroke!

To swim fast and efficiently, you need to master your Early Vertical Forearm (EVF). That catch is where the magic happens and what separates good swimmers from great swimmers.

Here is how to fix your breathing mechanics:

Keep It Extended: As you rotate to breathe, your lead arm must remain fully extended out front. Do not press down on the water for support!

Perfect Alignment: Keep your head in line with your spine. When you turn to breathe, the water line should split right down the middle of your head.

The Rotation Rhythm: Your head initiates the movement. Take your breath, rotate your head back down into the water, then initiate your catch and glide to the other side.

Stay Symmetrical: If you want to swim fast, your body has to be symmetrical, and that includes how you integrate your breath into the stroke.

Want to fix your technique with me in person? We are hosting an epic MySwimPro swim retreat in Turkey!✈️

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