Lifting weights in swimming?

Question

Im a sophmore, almost a junior in swimming, i just started swimming last year and a half im pretty good but on my 50 free im hoping to get a 22.79 by the end of the summer i go a 24.00 right now but i know i can go faster than that my coach saids i should lift like a "beast" if i lift monday tuesday wed. thurs, and friday alternating upper and lower body lifting will my 50 and a 100 free improve dramatically?(btw im a sprinter)

Answer 1

yes it will

Answer 2

I think so

It sounds right

I dont see how it could be wrong

Answer 3

If you have not reached your full height and frame potential, you might want to consider alternative means to adding muscle mass.  Interval based training for dryland workouts that include Push ups, pull ups, sit ups, medicine ball squats, medecine ball throws, etc are great ways to add muscle mass without lifting weights.

I didn't start lifting weights until college and I was always one of the top swimmers in the US.  

Just as a previous swimmer said, your priority should be to maintain flexibility while gaining strength at the same time.

Answer 4

ya but dont forget to streach too. and something that helped me drop like 1.5 seconds in the 50 was taking incredably short breaths, like REAL fast! your head should turn to take a breath when your arm leaves the water and go back in before your arm does.

Answer 5

i m 13 yrs old, and my 50 free is a 29.96. My mom was the champion breaststroker at her school all because she lifts weights. Ive started to also, and between that and wearing a fastskin, my times have lowered a lot. Weigths really do help!!!