{"id":67240,"date":"2022-01-17T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-16T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.arenaswim.com\/uncategorized\/10-drills-that-will-improve-your-butterfly\/"},"modified":"2022-01-20T16:37:30","modified_gmt":"2022-01-20T15:37:30","slug":"10-drills-that-will-improve-your-butterfly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.arenaswim.com\/en\/training-technique\/10-drills-that-will-improve-your-butterfly\/","title":{"rendered":"Improve Your Form With These 12 Butterfly Drills"},"content":{"rendered":"

The butterfly stroke is iconic in the swimming world. It is challenging to learn and difficult to master, but the physical and mental rewards of improving in this stroke are well worth it. You’ll feel your body become stronger and more in sync with each day you practice the butterfly stroke.<\/span><\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re a beginner recreational swimmer just learning how to swim butterfly or a competitive swimming athlete pursuing an Olympic dream, taking the time to master proper butterfly form is a must if you want to improve your stroke. This article will provide a few tips and drills to help you achieve excellent butterfly form.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tips for Improved Butterfly Form<\/b><\/h2>\n

Of all the swimming strokes, butterfly is one of the most challenging. The butterfly stroke burns more calories during one hour of swimming than any other stroke. A butterfly swimmer who weighs <\/span>155 pounds (70 kg) will burn 774 calories in an hour<\/span><\/a>. That is 70 more calories than the same person would burn when swimming freestyle or breaststroke.<\/span><\/p>\n

Not only does the stroke expend a lot of energy, but the form of the stroke itself can be hard to perfect. Taking the time to train with proper butterfly technique will help you achieve efficiency in your stroke, allowing you to maximize the energy you expend while swimming. The following tips will help to improve critical areas of your stroke technique.<\/span><\/p>\n

Body Position<\/b><\/h3>\n

As with any swim stroke, how you position your body in the water plays a significant role in efficiency and speed. As you swim butterfly, you want to make sure your body is aligned. When you align yourself properly, each part of your body can participate in the whole movement.<\/span><\/p>\n

When swimming butterfly, you will be undulating as you move through the water. Undulation allows you to move through the water more efficiently. The purpose of this type of body motion is to propel yourself forward. It is similar to the body motion used during an underwater dolphin kick and allows your upper body and legs to alternate in propelling you across the pool.<\/span><\/p>\n

Keep your head position neutral. Don’t look up too much, as this can slow you down. Do your best to stay near the surface of the water so you can reduce the amount of drag you experience as you swim.<\/span><\/p>\n

Butterfly Arms<\/b><\/h3>\n