Dry-land strength and conditioning for prepubertal and peripubertal swimmers

Abstract

Swimming performance depends on the optimal interaction of several factors. Strength is one of those factors, being the ability to apply in-water force determinant in short swimming distances. So, dry-land Strength and Conditioning (S&C) training is usual in swimming prescription where the goal is to enhance performance and/or prevent injuries. However, there is a lack of investigations over this matter, particularly with age group swimmers. Thus, the objective of this article is to provide coaches a practical proposal to enhance swimming performance through the adding of an S&C program to their swimming prescription, in age group swimmers.