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Swimming Backstroke exercise illustration

Swimming Backstroke

Swimming on the back with alternating overarm strokes and a flutter kick, an endurance workout for the whole body.

Body part
Full body
Equipment
Bodyweight
Category
Cardio
Mainly works
Lats and front delts
Also
Abdominals and quadriceps

Cues

  1. Float flat on the back
  2. Reach the arm overhead
  3. Kick steadily