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Breast Stroke

A swimming stroke that provides full-body cardiovascular exercise through synchronized arm and leg movements in a prone position, emphasizing chest, shoulder, and leg coordination.

Exercise Overview

Category

Aquatic

Exercise_Type

Cardio

Difficulty_Level

Intermediate

Technique

Lie face down in the water with your body extended. Perform a simultaneous arm pull and leg kick in a circular motion. Pull your arms back in a circular motion while kicking your legs in a frog-like motion, then glide forward.

Starting Position

Begin lying face down in the water with your body extended, arms overhead, and core engaged.

Finishing Position

Continue the swimming motion while maintaining proper form and breathing rhythm.

Form Cues

Keep your body straight, coordinate arm and leg movements, maintain rhythm, engage your core

Common Mistakes

Poor coordination, inefficient breathing, improper kick technique, poor arm pull

Progression Tips

Increase distance, improve technique, add resistance training, or practice interval training.

Regression Tips

Use kickboard for leg focus, practice arm drills separately, or reduce distance.

Safety Notes

Stop if you experience fatigue, dizziness, or breathing difficulties. Maintain proper form to avoid injury. This exercise requires good swimming technique and cardiovascular fitness.