I've recently bought a pull buoy for swimming, and it has one end bigger than the other. Anyone have any idea which way up they're supposed to go?
I've recently bought a pull buoy for swimming, and it has one end bigger than the other. Anyone have any idea which way up they're supposed to go?
depends how much buoyancy you want it to give you... bigger end underwater more and vice versa
to make training more beneficial (harder!) try gripping the buoy at your calf/ankles rather than thighs. this will force you to work your abs and core muscles whilst also preventing you being tempted into doing mini-kicks when you get tired.
Adam Speed
P&B
Bigger bit goes at the bottom, grip between upper thighs.
Good luck.
Great, thanks for the help folks!
Expect to get some biff from 'real' swimmers when you use it though.
I always got lots of 'suppose you're a triathlete then' kind of comments, as if that were some kind of contagious fungal infection!
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stick it down the back of you speedos ! jobs a good un
what a coincidence,
i have just bought one and thought the same thing.
A pullbuoy is supposed to be used sporadically during swim sessions; allows you to concentrate on ARM technique without worrying about leg action. Triathletes (myself included!) tend to over use them, rather than develop a decent leg action and water position. We can get away with it 'cos we mostly swim with a wetsuit on in competition
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