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The Elite Swim Training Journal

The world's premier swim science journal.

Elite performance research, world-record analysis, dryland strength and biomechanics — published every day by David Hill, M.S., CPT, CES.

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Where the pool meets the weight room.

Every article turns peer-reviewed research and world-class race data into practical coaching — with charts, real numbers and full references you can check.

  1. 01Swimming Performance
  2. 02World-Class Swims & Records
  3. 03Strength & Dryland
  4. 04Science & Biomechanics
  5. 05Competitive Swimming

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Latest · Science & Biomechanics

Faster Underwaters: Optimize Depth, Glide Timing, and Dolphin-Kick Mechanics

Effective underwater swimming requires more than forceful kicking: depth, kick initiation, and movement frequency all influence performance. Use the research to guide individual testing rather than impose one universal underwater technique (Tor et al., 2015; Lyttle et al., 2000; Ruiz-Navarro et al., 2022).

November 11, 2026 · 6 min read