Why I’m OBSESSED with weighted pull-ups? Reason I prioritise these in my back/pull specific conditioning is (again) based on research published in the Journal Strength and Conditioning Research (2018) that showed, “Pull-up mechanics predict short-distance swimming performance in trained swimmers, confirming the importance of upper-limb strength” 🔱 For distance swimming I’m also seeing a HUGE difference in stroke rate and distance per stroke whilst @phdnutrition whey isolate keeps me lean BUT recovered 💪🏽 Pérez-Olea JI, Valenzuela PL, Aponte C, Izquierdo M. Relationship Between Dryland Strength and Swimming Performance: Pull-Up Mechanics as a Predictor of Swimming Speed. Journal Strength and Conditioning Research. 2018 Jun;32(6):1637-1642 fuelled by @phdnutrition 🎥 ANNOUNCEMENT: Our 2024 swim/media announcement is now just weeks away! Subscribe and don’t miss out (link in bio/story) #BornFromScience