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Sea lion stroke: based on the swimming style of sea lions, [4] this swimming stroke is primarily performed with sculling, arms at the side along the bodyline and strongly supported with flutter kicks in a contralateral sequence. It is very effective when swimming through narrow underwater places.
The trudgen is a swimming stroke sometimes known as the racing stroke, or the East Indian stroke. It is named after the English swimmer John Trudgen (1852–1902) [1] and evolved out of sidestroke. [2] One swims mostly upon one side, making an overhand movement, lifting the arms alternately out of the water.
Butterfly stroke Overhead shot of a swimmer performing the butterfly stroke Butterfly stroke, shortly before entering the water again; view from behind. The butterfly (shortened to fly [1]) is a swimming stroke swum on the chest, with both arms moving symmetrically, accompanied by the butterfly kick (also known as the "dolphin kick") along with the movement of the hips and chest.
By incorporating different swimming strokes—like breaststroke, backstroke, butterfly, sidestroke, and freestyle—you can work all of your muscles in different ways within a single workout ...
In ordinary swimming on the right side, the left arm moves gently in the water, almost at rest. [3] Then, when the used arm becomes tired, the swimmer turns on the other side, and the left arm works while the right arm rests. [3] The legs move in opposite directions with legs bent, and straighten as they come together.
Backstroke swimming (amateur competition, non-optimal style) In backstroke, the arms contribute most of the forward movement. The arm stroke consists of two main parts: the power phase (consisting of three separate parts) and the recovery. [3] The arms alternate so that one arm is always underwater while the other arm is recovering.
Swimmer breathing during front crawl Front crawl stroke training. The front crawl or forward crawl, also known as the Australian crawl [1] or American crawl, [2] is a swimming stroke usually regarded as the fastest of the four front primary strokes. [3]
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