Effective Use of Power Racks for Improved Swimming Performance

by Brady Fields, CSCS and Jeffrey Hartman, PhD, LMBT, CSCS, NSCA-CPT
NSCA Coach December 2023
Vol 10, Issue 3

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The purpose of this article is to inform readers of a training tool which is both safe and effective in allowing swimmers to develop strength and power through a unique training protocol.

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Brady Fields, CSCS

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