Wednesday, 28 January 2026

Power Diamond?

On the Effortlessly Swimming Youtube Channel, I hear a lot about a power diamond for the freestyle pull. I've been experimenting with it and it is an easier position for my arm, especially my left/non-breathing arm, to get into. I seem to have less shoulder pain when swimming longer sets. But it definitely isn't helping my speed. It seems like it is slowing me down a bit vs. having my fingers/hands/upper arm pointed straight down.

Can someone clarify A) should I be angling my hands/fingers/arms slightly back towards my center line when I pull? and if so B) what I might be doing wrong that it's slightly slower for me?

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