Swimming Crawl Style (male)

Swimming Crawl Style demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Start by floating flat on your stomach with your arms extended in front of you
  • 2Kick your legs in a flutter kick motion
  • 3Rotate your arms in a windmill motion, one at a time. When one arm is extended forward, the other should be at your side
  • 4As you swing each arm forward, turn your head to the side and breathe in. As you swing it back, breathe out
  • 5Repeat these movements in a fluid, continuous motion for multiple laps as desired

Tips:

  • Keep your body as horizontal as possible to reduce drag
  • Try to keep your kicks small and fast. The power comes from your hips, not your knees
  • Don't lift your head too high when breathing to avoid straining your neck
  • Keep your fingers slightly apart to increase water resistance and push more water

Swimming Crawl Style Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs