Faster Freestyle Swimming: Part 4. Umph at the Front: Where to apply the power | Vasa Trainer
Summary
TLDRThis video script discusses the fourth focal point of swimming technique, emphasizing the importance of power generation at the front of the stroke. It contrasts the outdated 'S-pole' method, which focuses on power at the stroke's end, with the 'UMP at the front' technique that engages power early using the wrist as a fulcrum. The presenter illustrates the technique with a demonstration, highlighting the engagement of large muscle groups for a quicker and more efficient stroke. The analogy of using a large chainring in cycling or front-wheel drive in cars is used to explain the concept's application in other sports, advocating for a 'pull' rather than a 'push' to avoid drag and maintain momentum.
Takeaways
- 🏊♂️ The fourth focal point is about where the power is in your stroke, called the UMP at the front.
- 🤚 Engage the power early by using the wrist as a fulcrum after setting the hand and arm into the catch position.
- 🚫 Avoid the old 'S' pole technique which applies power at the end of the stroke.
- 🔄 The UMP at the front technique allows for a straight back motion, engaging large muscle groups for power.
- 💪 Focus on the wrist for power, engaging it early and releasing quickly.
- 🌎 Tim will demonstrate the technique on land, emphasizing the power engagement and release.
- 🏋️♂️ Engaging power in the wrist leads to a high elbow early catch, utilizing large muscle groups effectively.
- 🚗 The UMP at the back is less effective, similar to rear-wheel drive versus front-wheel drive in a car.
- 🏊♀️ For swimmers, the UMP at the front is akin to swimming with a pull rather than a push.
- 💥 Avoiding a push reduces drag, maintains momentum, and leads to a faster, more efficient stroke.
Q & A
What is the fourth focal point discussed in the script?
-The fourth focal point discussed is where the power is in your stroke, referred to as the UMP at the front.
What is the UMP at the front and how is it different from the old S-pole technique?
-The UMP at the front is a swimming technique where power is engaged early and quickly using the wrist as a fulcrum, keeping fingertips pointed at the bottom. It differs from the old S-pole technique, which involved making an 'S' with the hand and applying most of the power at the end of the stroke.
Why is the UMP at the front considered more effective than the S-pole technique?
-The UMP at the front is more effective because it allows for the engagement of large muscle groups and the application of power early in the stroke, as opposed to the S-pole where power is applied at the back, leading to less effective propulsion.
How does the script describe the hand movement in the UMP at the front technique?
-In the UMP at the front technique, the hand movement is described as going straight back rather than in an 'S' shape, allowing for early and quick engagement of power.
What is the role of the wrist in the UMP at the front technique?
-The wrist plays a crucial role in the UMP at the front technique as it serves as the fulcrum for engaging power early in the stroke.
What is the significance of engaging power early in the stroke as described in the script?
-Engaging power early in the stroke allows for a more efficient and effective pull, as it utilizes the large muscle groups and avoids the loss of momentum and drag that can occur when power is applied at the back of the stroke.
How does the script compare the UMP at the front to other activities like cycling and driving?
-The script compares the UMP at the front to using a large chainring in cycling and front-wheel drive in a car, as opposed to a small chain ring and rear-wheel drive, respectively, to illustrate the advantage of power application at the front.
What is the alternative to the UMP at the front, and why should it be avoided according to the script?
-The alternative to the UMP at the front is the UMP at the back, which should be avoided because it results in power getting stuck at the end of the stroke, causing a loss of momentum and creating extra drag, leading to a slower stroke.
What is the recommendation for a faster, effective, and efficient swimming stroke according to the script?
-The script recommends putting the UMP at the front for a faster, effective, and efficient swimming stroke, which involves engaging the power early with the wrist and large muscle groups.
How does the script illustrate the difference between swimming with a pull and a push?
-The script illustrates the difference by showing that a push, demonstrated when power is applied at the back of the stroke, results in a loss of momentum and drag, whereas a pull, which is the UMP at the front, is more efficient and faster.
Outlines
🏊♂️ The Power in Your Stroke: UMP at the Front
The paragraph introduces the fourth focal point of swimming technique, emphasizing the importance of where the power is applied in a stroke. It contrasts the traditional 'S' pull method, where power is applied at the end of the stroke, with the 'UMP at the front' approach. In the latter, power is engaged early in the stroke using the wrist as a fulcrum, allowing for the engagement of large muscle groups for a more efficient and powerful stroke. The paragraph also provides an analogy to triathlon and car driving to illustrate the concept of 'front-wheel drive' being more effective than 'rear-wheel drive'. The demonstration by Tim shows the technique of engaging power on the wrist and releasing it quickly for an efficient stroke.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡UMP
💡Fulcrum
💡Stroke
💡S Pole
💡Power
💡Large Muscle Groups
💡Efficiency
💡Drag
💡Momentum
💡Engage
💡Front-Wheel Drive
Highlights
Introduction to the fourth focal point: the power in your stroke.
Terminology: 'UMP at the front' refers to engaging power early in the stroke.
Technique involves using the wrist as a fulcrum and keeping fingertips pointed at the bottom.
Contrasts with the old 'S Pole' method, which applies power at the end of the stroke.
In the S Pole, it's impossible to apply power at the start or during the sweep of the stroke.
The S Pole forces power to be applied at the back of the stroke.
The UMP at the front allows for straight back motion, engaging large muscle groups early.
Focus on the wrist for power engagement and quick release.
Demonstration by Tim on how to engage power at the wrist.
Shift to the power at the back or 'UMP at the back' involves different muscle usage.
The UMP at the back is less effective than the front.
Triathlete analogy: using a large chainring instead of a small one.
Car analogy: front-wheel drive versus rear-wheel drive.
Swimming analogy: swimming with a pull instead of a push.
Avoiding a push reduces drag and maintains momentum.
For a faster, effective, and efficient pull, keep the UMP at the front.
Transcripts
[Music]
so now we're gonna be getting into some
of the fun stuff we're gonna be going
into the fourth focal point which is
where the power is in your stroke and I
call this the UMP at the front and what
it is is after you set your hand up set
your arm up into that catch right here
you engage the power early and very
quickly using the wrist as your fulcrum
keeping your fingertips pointed at the
bottom now this is very different than
what many of us learned which was the
old s Pole and in the old s pole what we
did was we made an S with our hand
applying most of the power at the very
end of the stroke now here's what's
going on with the s pole if you're
sliding your hand out in an S pole
formation there's really no way you can
put power right here nor could you go to
put power as your hand was sweeping in
so in an S pole you are forced to put
your power at the back of the stroke
well in this pole we're not going out or
in we're just pretty much going straight
back and you're able to engage your
large muscle groups and engage the power
quick and early right there in the
stroke so we call this the unfit the
front once again focusing on the wrist
for the power we engage the power early
and let go right away so Tim's going to
demonstrate that on the earth and what
we're really gonna be focusing on
engaging the power not necessarily right
as you go to the stretch or right where
you were at the catch but some were
right in between he's going to engage
the power on the wrist fully engage
press hard and then release
so what's really neat about my tim is
doing right here is he's engaging once
again the large muscle groups he's
focusing on the wrists he's getting a
high elbow early catch
now what Tim's going to do is he's going
to shift to the power at the back or the
UMP at the back when he starts doing
this there's a very different poll going
on a lot of different muscles being used
and it's not as effective as it putting
at the front so let's put it up back at
the front
now if you were triathlete something
similar to the up at the front would be
like using your large chainring instead
of your small chain ring if you were
driving in your car it would be
front-wheel drive as opposed to
rear-wheel drive and anyone you're
swimming what you're looking at is
swimming with a pull instead of a push
and the reason why we want to stay away
from a push when Tim was demonstrating
back there is when you're in this push
you're allowing all this power to kind
of get stuck at the end of your stroke
and you lose momentum and create a lot
of extra drag and consequently you slow
down so for a faster effective efficient
pull put the ump at the front
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