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Back Stroke

Alternative / Total Body / Beginner

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back stroke is a alternative and total body exercise that primarily targets the middle back and to a lesser degree also targets the calves, chest, groin, hamstrings, hip flexors, lower back, quads, shoulders and traps ...more

back stroke is a alternative and total body exercise that primarily targets the middle back and to a lesser degree also targets the calves, chest, groin, hamstrings, hip flexors, lower back, quads, shoulders and traps.

The only back stroke equipment that you really need is the following: pool. There are however many different back stroke variations that you can try out that may require different types of back stroke equipment or may even require no equipment at all.

Learning proper back stroke form is easy with the step by step back stroke instructions, back stroke tips, and the instructional back stroke technique video on this page. back stroke is a exercise for those with a beginner level of physical fitness and exercise experience. Watch the back stroke video, learn how to do the back stroke, and then be sure and browse through the back stroke workouts on our workout plans page!

Tips

  1. Don't tuck your chin to your chest while you are swimming.
  2. Control your breathing.
  3. Be as fluid as you can in your motions.

Variations

  1. Breast Stroke
  2. Swimming

Types

  • Force Type: N/A
  • Mechanics Type: Compound

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Equipment Needed

  • Pool

Tips

  1. Don't tuck your chin to your chest while you are swimming.
  2. Control your breathing.
  3. Be as fluid as you can in your motions.

Variations

  1. Breast Stroke
  2. Swimming

Types

  • Force Type: N/A
  • Mechanics Type: Compound