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Butterfly

An advanced swimming stroke that provides full-body cardiovascular exercise through simultaneous arm movements and dolphin kicks, requiring significant upper body strength and coordination.

Exercise Overview

Category

Aquatic

Exercise_Type

Cardio

Difficulty_Level

Expert

Technique

Lie face down in the water with your body extended. Perform simultaneous arm movements in a circular motion while executing dolphin kicks with both legs together. Coordinate the arm pull with the kick to maintain proper rhythm and body position.

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

Coordinate arm and leg movements, maintain body undulation, breathe at proper intervals, engage your core

Common Mistakes

Poor coordination, improper body undulation, inefficient breathing, poor arm pull technique

Progression Tips

Improve technique, increase distance, add resistance training, or practice interval training.

Regression Tips

Practice dolphin kicks separately, use kickboard for leg focus, or reduce distance.

Safety Notes

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