Stretches for Swimmers

October 23, 2009, Chye Tuan Chng, Senior Physiotherapist

Muscle flexibility is very important in swimming as events are won by milliseconds. A flexible body will help to improve your swimming performance by achieving maximal propulsion from each stroke. Here are some recommended stretches that can be done to improve your flexibility.

 

1. Upper Trapezius
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2. Triceps and Latissimus Dorsi
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3. Deltoids
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stretches 003

4. Hip and quadriceps.
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stretches 004

5. Hamstring
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6. Pectorals
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7. Piriformis
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