The “SAID” Principle, which stands for Specific Adaptations to Imposed Demands, applies not only to proper movements but also to the correct speed and force of movement. In swimming training, Kettle Bells, bench presses, and plyometric jumps all play an important role. This page focuses on very specialized exercises performed at swimming speed with maximum resistance. These exercises are nearly impossible to execute effectively without our isokinetic equipment. For any questions, assistance in planning your dryland training room, or to have the equipment delivered to you as soon as possible, please call 800.999.0824.
Can We Get Even More Specialized?
Yes! Below are some examples from our DVD, featuring our equipment and others:
- EVF
- Breaststroke Whip Kick
- Butterfly Power Insweep
- Backstroke Recovery
- Proactive Shoulder Balancing
- Proactive Knee Joint Balancing
- Starts
See our article Digital Swim Meet.
Resistance Training and Dryland Exercises
- Resistance is applied to both the upward and downward motions of the kick. Varying numbers and resistance of Slastics can be used for maximum impact.
- This exercise focuses on core strengthening at full speed. Once strength improves, transition to flutter kicks or straight leg raises.
- We previously used surgical tubing, but it lacked the ability to adapt to the speed and power of a swimmer’s movements and couldn’t be measured. This is the best dryland whip kick exercise in the world.
- A powerful core builder, the Plyotramp is used for both core and arm strengthening. To get more specific, throw medicine balls from a bench or perform a two-arm throw from a distance.
- Isolate the triceps and the muscles that contract rapidly and forcefully. Using a pulley system would not provide consistent resistance, unlike our isokinetic system.
- Feedback is essential for success and motivation. Watch the movie, observe your stroke, monitor your power output, listen to the coach, and feel the resistance — all at once!
- Slow squats make you proficient at slow squats, but the Leaper improves your jumping ability, whip kick, wall pushes, and core power.
- Core rotation is crucial for vertical axis strokes. The triceps play a vital role in the backsweep and backstroke starts.
- Lateral power building is important for the breaststroke and butterfly, which is uncommon in most traditional weight rooms.
- Our system is designed to be more specific to swimming power accumulation than swimming itself. If you “slip,” you’ll see a low readout on the power meter. You can isolate specific parts of the stroke or kick. This is the most valuable investment for your dryland training budget—far superior to the VASA, because it was designed by swim coaches, starting with Doc Counsilman and evolving into the rotating 1,000-exercise bench shown here.
