Early Vertical Forearm Swim Technique

Freestyle swimmers have been lectured on the importance of the Early Vertical Forearm (EVF) for many years. Also known as High Elbow Catch, it is generally understood to be the ideal arm position needed to move most efficiently through the water.

The goal of the EVF is to quickly get your forearm into an upright or vertical position below your elbow BEFORE you begin to pull your elbow back. This will not only recruit the larger muscles of your back (latissimus dorsi), but it will create a much longer paddle translating into horizontal propulsion.

This is a relatively simple concept, but it can be difficult to master. The Vasa Ergometer and Vasa Trainer are excellent tools to help understand the positioning as well as develop the flexibility and strength needed for success.

To learn more about the fundamentals of the Early Vertical Forearm and High Elbow Catch from Coach Al Lyman, visit:
http://www.vasatrainer.com/index.php?page=Training%20for%20the%20Triathlon%20...

Watch another video with great technique tips for learning EVF from Master Swimmer Karlyn Pipes-Neilsen:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDnMKhBXTOg

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[hayleydisca]

thanks :) and thanks for the demonstration

[milkandhoney83]

thank you!!!

[1330061934]

Now I know why my shoulders are wasted!

[FUNDOC45]

Dead right!