Shoulder Relaxation: The Glide Trick No One Talks About “Tight shoulders don’t just slow you down — they steal your glide.” If you hold tension in your shoulders, it shows up everywhere: in your recovery, your catch, and your rhythm. Tight shoulders shorten your reach and create drag — especially in a glide stroke. The fix? Consciously relax your shoulders during the entry and recovery. Let the arms swing loose. Keep the tension in your core, not your traps. The result? A longer stroke, smoother
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Shoulder Relaxation: The Glide Trick No One Talks About “Tight shoulders don’t just slow you down — they steal your glide.” If you hold tension in your shoulders, it shows up everywhere: in your recovery, your catch, and your rhythm. Tight shoulders shorten your reach and create drag — especially in a glide stroke. The fix? Consciously relax your shoulders during the entry and recovery. Let the arms swing loose. Keep the tension in your core, not your traps. The result? A longer stroke, smoother
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