#251 Foundations of Swimming Strength with Deniz Hekmati
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Today on Inside with Brett Hawke, we've got Swedish strength & conditioning coach, Deniz Hekmati! This is a very informative s&c conversation that touches on...
- where to begin with s&c for swimmers
- sprint strength vs. distance strength
- transferring strength on land to speed in the water
- reducing the risk for injury
Coach Deniz holds a MS in Exercise Physiology and is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist working with swimmers from teenagers taking their first steps into the competitive world to Olympic-level athletes. Residing in Norway, Deniz currently also serves as the Strength Physiologist for one of the nation's largest swimming clubs, Lambertseter Swim Club. He is also the author of Foundations of Strength Training for Swimmers – a complete guide to develop swimming power and manage injuries.
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01:00 Deniz Hekmati background
03:55 Foundations of Strength Training for Swimmers
06:49 Where to we begin?
09:50 Specializing in swimming
17:45 Molding the athlete
20:11 When should a swimmer start lifting weights?
25:05 Sprint Strength vs Distance Strength
32:20 Communicating with Swim Coaches
38:30 Exploring different ideas
43:55 Transferring from gym to the pool
50:00 Warming up with drylands
52:25 Pernille Blume
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