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TONING EXERCISES

Swimmers Body: Build Your Swim Stroke

Check out these 4 moves for building back and trapezius muscles for swimmers and anyone who wants to improve posture

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Sure, Amanda Beard logs more lap time than an exotic dancer, but that's not the only reason her stroke rocks. Hitting the weight room is key, says Dan McCarthy, C.S.C.S., an exercise physiologist for USA Swimming. Find your go-to stroke below and do the move 2 or 3 nonconsecutive days a week.

For a swimmer's back and trapezius muslces that won't quit on you, check out the Spring Your Traps workout.

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