Effect of different types of strength training on swimming performance in competitive swimmers: a systematic review

Key Points - This systematic review highlights the effects of different strength training forms on swimming performance. - In general, a combined swimming and strength training regimen is more effective than a swim-only approach to training to achieve gains in swimming performance. - It is not clear whether transfer of strength training follows the principle of specificity.
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Notations:endurance sports
Published in:Sports Medicine - Open
Language:English
Published: 2022
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40798-022-00410-5
Volume:8
Issue:19
Pages:1-26
Document types:article
Level:advanced