How To Swim Freestyle | Technique For Front Crawl Swimming

We've all seen Front Crawl in practice, but how do you actually do it for real? We've got a freestyle swimming technique masterclass for you to learn and master yourself! Don't forget to 'like' and hit subscribe to see more content like this from us! 🙌

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Heading for a swim to try this out? Let us know how it goes in the comments, we'd love to know! 🙌🏊‍♀

[Thekidisalright]

It would be nice to have a video about the real basics, like how to relax in water so to breath easy and avoid CO2 build up, how to use strength while performing flutter kicks so swimmer won’t go backwards or stagnant in water, how to get the accurate breathing window so swimmer is not pressing the water down with lead hand just to bring head up to water surface, instead of using shoulder rotation to help breath at ease. Don’t get me wrong, this is a fantastic video, but it’s more for people who can already swim a lap or two to fine tune their techniques instead of a real “how to” guide for non-swimmer, just my suggestion.

[scottbarclay]

The dark blue colour of the water in that pool is just so beautiful! Learning the freestyle stroke is a never ending battle for me!

[philbrenman]

I am 70. Hard to believe and I have recently started swimming again. Never really cared for it the past, but the gym was getting a little boring and I wanted to try something different. What I have discovered is there is a lot more to swimming than I thought --- much more than showing up at the gym and going through a my roiutine. Swimming is more mental and the questionis is applying what I just heard when I get to the pool which is where I am going next. I'm starting to see the importance of seeing myself perrorming each movemnet down to perfection.

[donavela]

I've been swimming for 25 years now. Beautifully explained every detail. Thanks.

[lg.breakfree]

THANK YOU 🙏 from you’re videos I’ve taught myself to swim 🏊‍♂️ & lost 8 stone !
I now do skill drills and freestyle for 4 miles 5 times a week !
Cheers guys

[Uprighthealth]

Thanks, the side angles were super helpful!

[timferguson]

I just followed your "putting your arm around a barrel" advise for the first time today. Very helpful!

[cristianaoprea]

Without a doubt the video that's helped me most as a beginner. Thank you tons!

[only_james]

Fantastic job by the film crew on this one. And great explanation of course!

[meditationwithcats]

Those are excellent video shots. The pacing, cuts and lighting really help with the narration. Thank you 🙏🏼

[fozzymalik]

The tip on timing of breathing in the end of video was so useful, thanks!

[skyearthocean]

I’m disappointed there was no discussion of breathing technique, because that’s what I’ve always struggled with

[dannyrelentless]

I have very little swimming training back from my when I was 15. Now at 37, this whole week I've been going swimming at my local gym at 5 am. There are always 2 older Asian ladies, in their 70's, swimming with such perfect form! I must look so silly when I come in with my pink beach trunks, no goggles, no hair cap, and splashing all over the place. When they are swimming, it's completely quiet !!! I Just got my head cap, and goggles; With this video, I'll be showing them bitches wuzzup soon lol.

[josephwilcox]

I did my first sprint triathlon yesterday and it was a great experience. Thank you GTN for all the tips and videos! It was a big help getting me ready (especially on the swim).

[bbutcxx]

THANK YOU from you’re videos I’ve taught myself to swim ️ & lost 8 stone !
I now do skill drills and freestyle for 4 miles 5 times a week !
Cheers guys

[elizabethbalbin]

been swimming all my life. recently got shoulder issues, and going back to basics - thankfully recovered. this video - has been fantastic. well done, thank you !!!

[harrybeckwith]

Awesome. Can say this has greatly helped my front crawl. Nice that everything is in one video from the same people. Rather than scattered technique tips from different companies. Thanks.

[ivanyang]

Tried the arms and breath timing today, both very helpful.

[victorwong]

Great breakdown. I seem to have a problem gulping some water as I breath while doing freestyle. Is there some tips on this?