Stretching for Swimmers

Links to information on stretches and stretching for swimmers and other athletes to increase flexibility and decrease the risk of injury

Swimmers Stretching Before Your Swimming Workout
How many times have you seen swimmers stretching before they get in the pool? I can't count that high! Should all this stretching be taking place?
 

Stretching Routines for Swimmers to Increase Flexibility
Most swimmer's workout and swimming fitness routines, including ones that I like to use, include regular stretching to increase or maintain a swimmer's flexibility. Why should a swimmer stretch? What does flexibility do for a swimmer when they swim?
 
Large Muscle Stretching Guide
Six ways to improve training by Marty Hull.
 
Stretching Exercises
Photos that show how to work on your flexibility
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Shoulder Stretching for Competitive Swimmers Helpful or Harmful?
by George Edelman MPT, OCS, MTC

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