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There are many different types of paddles available for purchase, and they all claim to improve your swimming in different ways. The problem is that it becomes difficult to bring a bunch of paddles with you to the water, let alone the cost.<\/strong><\/p>\n But I\u2019m going to show you how to accomplish everything you\u2019d ever want with a pair of paddles and, more importantly, I\u2019m going to show you how to do so with the same pair of paddles.<\/p>\n The solution is simple \u2013 change how you hold the paddles.<\/p>\n This is how it\u2019s typically done. Simply hold the paddles like the manufacturer instructs you. This can be valuable for increasing how much water you can move backward as the paddle is bigger than your hand.<\/p>\n Paddles can allow you to feel what it\u2019s like to move a lot of water, and they can help you develop the strength to do so. This is the approach most triathletes will use, and it can be valuable. \u00a0But the real fun begins with our next two options.<\/p>\n Several devices have been created with the intention of helping swimmers learn how to establish an \u2018early vertical forearm\u2019. The value of this position is that it can allow you to move more water backwards with each stroke.<\/p>\n Fortunately, you don\u2019t need an expensive device to accomplish this task. By turning your paddles upside down, you can effectively create the same effect.<\/p>\n When you hold the paddle upside down, it locks the wrist in place so that the hand and the forearm have to move together. If you want to move the hand straight backward, you have to move the forearm backward as well.<\/p>\n Both the hand and the forearm are oriented vertically at the same time. This is a really simple way to be \u2018forced\u2019 to learn this skill because the paddle makes it necessary. A simple trick, that can be very effective.<\/p>\nRegular paddles<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Upside-down paddles<\/strong><\/h2>\n