This blog will show a biomechanical analysis of three swimming positions along with individual steps and instructions for performing each position. The three positions demonstrated in this blog are freestyle, backstroke and breaststroke. It is important to take the following instructions for proper execution of movements. Failure to properly conduct the movements can lead to many unwanted injuries.
All the following swimming positions should begin with the swimmer in a prone or supine position. Most of the movements for these strokes involve the following joints: glenohumeral joint, ulnohumeral joint and radioulnar joint. Along with these joints the lower body involves the following joints: iliofemoral joint, tibiofemoral joint, subtalar joint and talocrural joint. Other joints might also be used but the ones displayed play bigger roles in the swimming strokes for this blog.
During swimming a lot of the body's musculature is used. Some of the most important musculature used is displayed below.
Upper Body Musculature Includes: Pectoralis Major, Brachialis, Deltoid, and Rotator Cuff Muscles (Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Teres Minor and Subscapularis).
Core Musculature Includes: The abdominals which are comprised of the Rectus Abdominis, Transverse Abdominis, External and Internal Obliques.
Leg Musculature Includes: TFL, Quadricep Muscles, Hamstrings, Tibialis Anterior, Gastrocnemius and Soleus.
