Want to build a more powerful breaststroke pull? It all comes down to your catch! 🐸💪

If you are struggling to generate speed in your breaststroke, you might be pulling too wide or dropping your elbows.

Here is the step-by-step breakdown of a perfect breaststroke pull:

Start in a “V-Line”: Begin in a tight streamline, bringing your pointer fingers together to form a “V” shape so you are ready to cleanly scoop the water.

The Outsweep: Press the water outward just to about shoulder-width. Going wider than your shoulders wastes energy and ruins your catch!

High Elbow Catch: Once you reach shoulder-width, immediately roll your arms into a high elbow catch position to powerfully sweep the water in towards your hips.

Snap & Lunge: Bring your elbows in nice and tight to your body, then rapidly lunge your arms forward to reset your glide.

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