swim paddles

Aquatic training gear

Swim paddles are flat plastic devices worn on the hands during swimming training to increase resistance and build upper body strength.

They attach with rubber tubing or straps and come in various sizes—larger paddles create more resistance but strain shoulders.

I use swim paddles for my pull sets.

Also called hand paddles.

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  • trainingDeveloping abilities through practice
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  • strokeSudden brain blood blockage
  • pullForce toward oneself

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G