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Dry Land Strength Training for Swimmers by Ben Greenfield
The benefits of strength training cannot be denied – reduced risk of injury, enhanced force application, higher economy and efficiency, speedier metabolism, and greater power. (Video)
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Ben Greenfield, the 2008 National Strength and Conditioning Association Personal Trainer of the Year, presents “Dry Land Strength Training for Swimmers.” This free online instructional weight training video accompanies the e-book “Top 12 Resistance Training Routines for Triathletes” which can be found at
http://www.thestrongtriathlete.com.Visit
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Written by
Karl Hayes
Karl is a Gold Coast based father of 3, a keen home improver and an age group triathlete who races on the M5 Acadamies triathlon team. ‘A good life balance is incredibly important’.
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