Test Your Swim Flexibility
- By Jené Shaw
- Published Nov 5, 2012
- Updated Dec 17, 2012 at 1:10 PM UTC
Test #4: Shoulder (internal rotation)
Your ability to internally rotate your shoulder can affect how high your elbow is on the catch portion of the stroke. A high-elbow catch means more speed and efficiency.
Test yourself: Bend your elbow and touch your back. You should be able to reach the pointy part of your opposite shoulder blade.
FILED UNDER: Injury Prevention / Swim / Training TAGS: flexibility
Jené Shaw
Jené Shaw is a senior editor at Triathlete magazine, a three-time Ironman finisher and a USAT Level 1 certified coach