This narrative review deals with the topic of strength training in swimming, which has been a
controversial issue for decades. It is not only about the importance for the performance at …

The COVID-19 pandemic has had severe effects on communities globally, leading to
significant restrictions on all aspects of society, including in sports. Several significant …

Abstract Keiner, M, Wirth, K, Fuhrmann, S, Kunz, M, Hartmann, H, and Haff, GG. The
influence of upper-and lower-body maximum strength on swim block start, turn, and overall …

The aim of this study was to identify the dry land strength and power tests that can better
relate with sprint swimming performance in young competitive swimmers. Twenty-eight (16 …

Background The swim start requires an explosive muscular response of the lower body
musculature to effectively initiate movement off the starting blocks. There are currently key …

Abstract Ramos Veliz, R, Requena, B, Suarez-Arrones, L, Newton, RU, and Sáez de
Villarreal, E. Effects of 18-week in-season heavy-resistance and power training on throwing …

Objectives Strength and speed are 2 major factors that determine a swimmer's sprint
performance, especially swim sprint performance and swim starts. This study identified and …

Abstract Atkins, SJ, Bentley, I, Brooks, D, Burrows, MP, Hurst, HT, and Sinclair, JK.
Electromyographic response of global abdominal stabilizers in response to stable-and …

Abstract Jones, JV, Pyne, DB, Haff, GG, and Newton, RU. Comparison between elite and
subelite swimmers on dry land and tumble turn leg extensor force-time characteristics. J …

The relationship between handgrip isometric strength and swimming performance was
assessed in the four competitive swimming strokes in swimmers of different age groups and …