Michael Phelps Freestyle Stroke Analysis

Learn from the GOAT himself!

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:34 Body Position
2:27 High Elbow Catch & Recovery
4:40 Breathing
5:45 Race Analysis
6:42 Drills & Dryland

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[avarmauk]

I think it’s time to release Phelps from captivity, let him be free in the ocean.

[MrVKenneth]

Who would've thought the greatest swimmer of all time would have such an amazing technique.

[ubiquitouz]

"Here's Michael destroying the World Record. Also; his stroke is wrong - too much up and down" 😆

[davidgatchel]

If he only fixes these things, he will probably win a few races;)

[gybx]

Very helpful.
I slow the pros down and study them, but it really helps when you markup the screen.
This is the best use of technology for studying technique.
Some violin teachers do this by slowing down the violin masters for detailed study.

[sailorfamilytse]

his strength is dolphin kick, the up and down is a must! human is not robot. amazing Michael Phelps

[adamding]

1.Never analyze tech with distorted images shot from skewed angle.
2. Elite athletes often have their own unique tech skills that amateurs cannot imitate. Take Michael as an example, he breathes from one side only, jolts quite a lot, and does so many underwater dolphin kicks on each turn, all of which would do more harm than benefit to beginner swimmers.
3. Jolting are common in matches. In such high intensity, you need more oxygen. The normal breathing skill requires you to keep streamline position and sip air once a bit. That doesn't work well, especially to those who have big muscles. They need to have deeper breath for longer, and thus have to raise their head. The jolting is a result of higher head position, not the one-side breathing. You can keep perfect streamline even if you only breathe from one side.

[henrytheswimmer]

"Textbook level swimming. The elbow is always above the hand."
Straight arm: Am I a joke to you?

[ThePlayerToBeNamedLater]

I also read that he is hyper flexible in his ankle and wrist joints giving him a range of motion outside and therefore more efficient than others in his class of swimmer.

[DaveGe]

Your passion for this sport is truly inspiring, Fares. Thanks for sharing your teaching with the swimming community!

[plinioguzman]

"You don't want to have an up and down because everything that goes up must come down." Brilliant.

[trykozmaksym]

That up and down thing actually has good reasons for it. Like easier breathing, better rhythm... and it's not just him of the top swimmers that use this technique.

[mjchecksfield]

The thing about the up and down (or galloping style), which I note a lot of the top swimmers have these days, is that it doesnt just come from breathing, it also comes from pushing your chest down into the water with the arm entry which creates a counter effect of the water pushing the chest back up. When everything is done at such speed and force it starts to look quite up and down, but I wouldnt say its a fault, as you would have to say most of the fastest swimmers in the world dont know what they are doing. They do what makes them go the fastest.

[pyxlart]

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation:

00:00 🏊 Introduction to Phelps's Freestyle Analysis
- Introduction to analyzing Michael Phelps's freestyle technique.
- Overview of content: technique angles, drills, and applications for viewers.
- Encouragement to engage with the channel by subscribing and liking.
00:29 🚤 Initial Stroke Analysis
- Michael Phelps's initial body posture and position in the water.
- Emphasis on the importance of body position for reduced resistance.
- Discussion on head position and its effects on body alignment.
01:46 🤔 Potential Technique Flaws
- Phelps's arm positioning potentially not being optimal.
- The importance of initiating the early vertical forearm.
- Mention of possible reasons for Phelps's posture in the specific clip.
02:43 📖 Textbook Freestyle Technique
- Analysis of Phelps's high elbow catch.
- Observing body line and hand entry point in the water.
- Importance of maintaining elbow position both above and below water.
03:38 💦 Water Engagement and Pulling
- Phelps's hand orientation in the water and the importance of pulling water behind.
- Explanation of why a straight arm isn't effective.
- The six-beat kick and how it affects the freestyle technique.
04:05 🎦 Race Footage Analysis
- Comparison of Phelps's swimming during a video shoot versus in a race.
- Emphasis on high elbow position and body line during competitive swimming.
04:59 ⚠️ Technique Pitfalls
- Identification of potential body line fluctuations during swimming.
- Risks of excessive body bobbing during freestyle swimming.
05:56 🚀 Underwater Superiority
- Breakdown of Phelps's underwater dolphin kick.
- Comparison of Phelps's underwater technique with other competitors.
06:49 📌 Freestyle Drills
- Explanation of a drill for improving balance and stability in freestyle.
- Focus on maintaining body line during the drill.
07:16 💪 Dry Land Training
- Dry land exercises for improving core stability and swimming technique.
- Emphasis on the importance of out-of-water training for swimmers.
08:16 🏋️‍♂️ Strength Training Clips
- Showcase of Phelps's strength training, including pull-ups and resistance training.
- Emphasis on the importance of cross-training for elite swimmers.
08:46 📢 Channel Recommendations and Closure
- Encouragement to check other technique videos on the channel.
- Mention of the My Swim Pro app and the associated community.
- Closing remarks and a call to action for engagement.

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[fatpuggo]

Thank you swim pro these videos are really good, I am a competive swimmer and whenever you upload a video I always learn from my technique!
☺️ THANK YOU!

[waszkewicz]

Michael is a living legend and a great talent! 🏊‍♂️

[snowpants]

The down in the "up and down" allows him to get his head submerged after the breath, eliminating wave drag during the fastest part of his pull. The "up" then allows him to use his head for leverage as he catches with the other arm.

[borkata]

by now i watch your videos all day with the tips and analysis and then i go training trying to implement them. you teach me better than my coach

[fksebati]

The man, the myth, the legend! He is the greatest of all time! 🔥

[vilassawant]

One of the Legend Swimmer's technique ... Awesome guidence for the Amuture Swimmers like me.