Q&A #126 - Swimming and the specificity of upper body training adaptations (or how the turkeys can catch up with the fish)

Is having the swim as your weakest discipline really just a consequence of not having put in the long and hard work required in the pool to the same extent that you have on the run and the bike?
Differences in muscle fiber type and function between the lower body and upper body
Trainability and adaptability of upper body muscle fibers
Practical recommendations for improving your swimming

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Q&A #126 - Swimming and the specificity of upper body training adaptations (or how the turkeys can catch up with the fish)

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