HIGH ELBOWS
In part two of his series looking at the basics of front crawl technique, Ocean Walker coach and founder Adam Walker looks at the importance of high elbows in avoiding shoulder injury
One of my biggest lifechanging moments was when I changed my front crawl stroke from overhead arm rotation to a semi-circle elbow push, allowing a relaxed forearm and hand to be led by the elbow. The lats and shoulder joint going outwards not inwards ensures the shoulder socket is protected and not placed in a vulnerable position. This change in technique meant I could keep swimming and complete the Oceans Seven despite my shoulder injury.