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YOUR ankles might be the reason your kick isn't very fast...
YOUR ankles might be the reason your kick isn't very fast...
Plantar flexion, the ability to point your toes, is one of the most overlooked pieces of fast swimming. Sufficient plantar flexion allows your feet to act like fins, pushing water backward with every kick. Limited ankle flexibility means limited propulsion, no matter how hard you kick.
Watch this to learn why plantar flexion is so important for swimmers and the exact methods we use at The Race Club to improve it.
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