Warm up
see pre-set
Skills & drills Dryland 1 (Strength)

This is a strength workout for the shoulders, chest, triceps and some legwork as well. Get your body strong and fit. Workout on your own pace, and our coaches explain the advanced version and easier version of each exercise. This workout is about strength and control, so take your time to do it right.

The workout is 6 rounds, but if you are advanced you can increase the amount of rounds. 

Workout

6 rounds of:

5 Controlled Push Ups

5 Supermans 

5 Right / 5 Left Split Squats (4 seconds down, 4 seconds hold, explode up) (Lunges). 

Equipment:

none
Coach tips

COACH TIP

Rotating the body in freestyle is important to generate more power, it makes the breathing easier and improves the balance. To rotate the whole body, you need some core strength and core stability. Need some core strength? Dryland training is the answer!

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coach tips
Pre set 2 ROUNDS distance: 1200
stroke pace rest
4 x 50M Choice Easy 20s
4 x 50M Freestyle-pull Easy 20s
4 x 50M Drill Easy 20s
25 Freestyle (straight arm recovery) + 25 Freestyle (normal recovery)
rest after round: 0s

Instructions It is important that the arm is pointing to the ceiling instead of staying close to the surface. Lock the elbow to get your arm straight. Try to rotate just as much during the regular freestyle, with the elbow being the highest point.

Equipment Pull buoy

Main set 3 ROUNDS distance: 1500
stroke pace rest
3 x 100M Freestyle Easy 20s
First 25 with a straight arm recovery
4 x 50M Freestyle-pull Easy 20s
see instruction
rest after round: 30s

Instructions 1st round: pull buoy by the crotch. 2nd: above the knees. 3rd: below the knees. 4th: between the ankles

Equipment Pull buoy