How to use it?
A pull-buoy can be used in several ways. The 2 best-known positions are :
- Between the thighs, above knees.
- Between the ankles, above the malleolus.
The ankle option is more for advanced swimmers. It gives the upper body an even greater workout, but requires the swimmer to be more stable.
Goal
By immobilizing your legs, the pull-buoy concentrates effort on the arms. It helps maintain a horizontal body position, especially for swimmers who tend to let their legs sink. Without leg movements, you can focus on an effective breathing technique, synchronizing breathing with arm movements.
Special drills
Exercice 1 – Catch : Swim freestyle, one arm at a time, with the other arm stretched out in front of you. This exercise work on coordination and timing of arm movement.
Exercice 2 Combine a pull buoy with paddles. This increases resistance to each arm movement.
Exercice 3 – Bilateral breathing : Swim freestyle with a pull-buoy.Alternate breathing sides. This exercise balances muscle work and improves swimming symmetry.