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What is the most important factor in swimming resistance?

April 26, 2017Factor resistance swimming

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What is the most important factor in swimming resistance?

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Reducing the body cross-section (the area perpendicular to the direction of body motion) is the most important factor in swimming resistance. Keeping the hips and legs directly behind the shoulders minimizes the cross-section.