Stretches for swimming

Swimmers need stretches that focus on shoulders, back, and chest for efficient strokes and turns.

15 stretches to boost your performance in swimming:

Upward Dog
Flexibility

Upward Dog

Start lying face-down on the floor with your legs ...

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Downward Dog
Flexibility

Downward Dog

Start on your hands and knees with your wrists und...

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Shoulder Rolls
Flexibility

Shoulder Rolls

Sitting with your back straight and chest up, star...

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Neck Flex
Flexibility

Neck Flex

Sitting with your back straight and arms resting a...

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Cactus Arms
Flexibility

Cactus Arms

Sitting with your back straight, raise your arms o...

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Arm Circles
Flexibility

Arm Circles

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and arms...

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Chest Opener
Flexibility

Chest Opener

Sitting in a chair with your back straight, interl...

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Forearm Stretch
Flexibility

Forearm Stretch

Sitting in a chair with your back straight, extend...

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Shoulder Opener
Flexibility

Shoulder Opener

Start lying on your stomach with your arms out. Pl...

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Trunk Rotation
Flexibility

Trunk Rotation

Sitting in a chair with your back straight, cross ...

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Cat Cow
Flexibility

Cat Cow

Starting from all fours, drop your stomach towards...

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Seated Twist
Flexibility

Seated Twist

Sitting upright with your legs in front of you, cr...

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Locust Pose
Flexibility

Locust Pose

Lying flat on your stomach with arms at your sides...

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Butterfly
Flexibility

Butterfly

Sitting on the floor with your back straight, bend...

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Doorway Pecs
Flexibility

Doorway Pecs

Start by standing in an open doorway. Raise both o...

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