Author(s): Sanjeev Verma

Abstract:
The purpose of the present study to find out the effect of strength exercises for the development of speed in Freestyle swimming. The sample for the present study consists of 20 Male Swimmers, aged 21 ± 2, of Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education, Gwalior, out of which 10 are experimental group and 10 are controlled group. Strength exercises such as biceps curls, bench press, front press, back press etc. were given to experimental group on alternate days i.e. three sessions per week and controlled group were given the general training for eight weeks. Pre Test and Post Test was conducted 50 M Free Style swimming to assess the speed. To see the effects of Strength Training Exercises for Development of Speed among Free Style Event in Swimming, the dependent t-test was employed and found significant difference at 0.05 level of significance, in speed of free style event swimmers. This study shows that due to the strength training there is an improvement of experimental group in the 50 M free style swimming compare to the controlled group. Strength training is essential for elite swimming performance. To optimize the benefit of land-based training, you must select exercises with mechanical relevance to the swimming action, particularly those movements which propel the swimmer through the water, such as the arm pull and leg kick.

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