Want a leg day in the pool? Get them burning with backstroke! 🔥⁠ ⁠ Learn how to swim perfect backstroke and get all the great benefits ➡️ https://bit.ly/42foFnp | MySwimPro

Backstroke is usually the most looked down upon out of the 4 competitive strokes. Some people consider backstroke to be a recovery stroke, while others think that it's completely wacky swimming upside down while you can't even see where you're going. But backstroke is different, fun, and if you can master it, we GUARANTEE you'll become a better overall swimmer, even in the other strokes! | MySwimPro

🏊‍♂️ What is Backstroke? It’s the only competitive stroke swum on your back! Swimmers alternate arm strokes, rotate their bodies, and use a flutter kick, typically kicking three times for each stroke. First seen in the Olympics in 1900, backstroke evolved into its modern form by the 1930s. Races are held over 50, 100, and 200 yards/meters, each requiring a mix of speed and endurance. It’s also the second stroke in the individual medley and the first in a medley relay. Let’s dive in! 🏅 | U.S. M

21K views · 1.2K reactions | Olympian Matt Grevers shows us 4 drills to improve our backstroke  | U.S. Masters Swimming | Facebook