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Komentáře • 279

  • @enidmasmela5932
    @enidmasmela5932 Před 10 lety +1106

    They make it look so easy

    • @endercon101themincraftlove9
      @endercon101themincraftlove9 Před 7 lety +26

      Enid Masmela I agree I do swim and it's hard

    • @cuneyt307
      @cuneyt307 Před 6 lety +7

      Enid Masmela but it is very hard ı know this because ı am swimmer

    • @Drew_Macabinta
      @Drew_Macabinta Před 6 lety +23

      It’s one of those easier said than done things.
      I’m not saying i can do it, since im also struggling with butterfly

    • @davidwatson2650
      @davidwatson2650 Před 5 lety +20

      The trick to butterfly is the rhythm. Get that right and it flows almost naturally.

    • @alexsipat
      @alexsipat Před 3 lety +6

      It look easy until u tried it LOL-

  • @ahmed12op
    @ahmed12op Před 2 lety +457

    I’m not a professional swimmer and it took me 6 months of constant every day training to be able to do one lap of butterfly swimming and another 6 months just to be comfortable with it. It’s not easy but with practice you can do it.

    • @unrealbot3027
      @unrealbot3027 Před 2 lety +16

      I totally agree ! I can barely do 3-4 full strokes before exhausting myself let alone do a complete 25m lap. I learnt it 3 days ago.

    • @stanleystove
      @stanleystove Před rokem +9

      That's kinda too much tbh

    • @shoyabist
      @shoyabist Před rokem +1

      Guys maybe you’re doing wrong technique hence more resistance more energy. First practice kicking.. practice more and more dolphin kick. After that engage hand.. do as slow as possible…

    • @megadvert
      @megadvert Před rokem +1

      He's a pitty swimmer. Look at the video , he's not getting out his head above water. In butterfly swiming method you have to get half of the chest above water. He\s a mermaid :))))

    • @precymunoz268
      @precymunoz268 Před rokem +1

      Fee ¹

  • @Fighting-4-Par
    @Fighting-4-Par Před rokem +149

    Don't be afraid of this swim stroke. I swam competitively in my younger days, but never performed the butterfly stroke till a couple weeks ago. I watched a couple videos and I didn't know how I was doing, but someone at the pool last night said :did you use to swim competitively?" I asked why he asked and he said my butterfly stroke looked good! Now at 45, I'm swimming for my workouts vs weights and love it. Feel so much better, but love the butterfly stroke! It's such a workout!!!

    • @Skyliet
      @Skyliet Před rokem +2

      Yes, even as a casual swimmer, I feel the workout part, haha... I also feel the improvement after weight/resistance training in the gym

  • @gybx4094
    @gybx4094 Před 7 lety +119

    I only respectfully disagree with breathing rules. For longer distances, breathing every stroke is required. For a short sprint, hypoxic breathing patterns are fine. Most coaches are traditionalists and demand every-other-stroke for breathing. Phelps and all other professionals tend to breathe every stroke. I'll trust the pro's.

    • @wloonie
      @wloonie Před 2 lety +15

      It's not really breathing every stroke but entire Phelps's technique whice makes it plausible for him to breathe every stroke. He kicks both up and down, swims in the flat position and pulls with much flatter forearms. Therefore his recovery takes much less time, which he can use to breathe more without too much cost.

    • @rashmitharushi7057
      @rashmitharushi7057 Před 2 lety

      Agree

    • @cody5631
      @cody5631 Před rokem +1

      The pros are using a lot more oxygen then you and almost every muscle in body , if you’re a recreational swimmer every other stroke is probably best

    • @file4318
      @file4318 Před rokem +3

      Breathing every stroke is only good for a max 200. In a max 50 you should basically not be breathing, in a 100 you want to breathe about every two for a good balance between speed and oxygen. In very long distances (800+) breathing every 2 saves energy.

    • @cody5631
      @cody5631 Před rokem

      @@file4318 damn turning your body to breathe on every 2nd stroke seems like a lot of work

  • @AlvinDarmawan05
    @AlvinDarmawan05 Před 2 lety +168

    6+ years of swimming classes, still can't do the butterfly. 15 years have passed and I'm looking forward to learning it once more.

    • @Clearness122
      @Clearness122 Před 2 lety +11

      10+ years of swimming classes+a pool in my backyard, still cant do it

    • @AlvinDarmawan05
      @AlvinDarmawan05 Před 2 lety +7

      @@Clearness122 Let's both do our best :)

    • @Clearness122
      @Clearness122 Před 2 lety +6

      @@AlvinDarmawan05 thanks man :)

    • @-racingfan2014
      @-racingfan2014 Před rokem +3

      I noticed the slower style butterfly is doable with practice. Not for competitive swimming but if you google the Shaw butterfly there are 3 parts that explain it. I was able in couple weeks to do a decent butterfly.

    • @Skyliet
      @Skyliet Před rokem +6

      To optimize your approach to mastering the butterfly stroke, focusing on one aspect at a time is very important. Initially, concentrate on mastering the body positioning, specifically the body undulation, as it is the foundation of the stroke. Once you grasp this element, move on to incorporating the arm movement, ensuring that both arms are moving in unison.
      The timing of the leg kick also plays a crucial role in the propulsion of the stroke. A common mistake is to kick too early or too late, so pay attention to the timing and make necessary adjustments. Incorporating a kickboard can also be beneficial as it allows you to independently focus on the leg kick.
      Finally, could you combine all the elements and practice the full stroke? It's important to remember to maintain a consistent rhythm and coordination with all stroke components.
      Incorporating a snorkel can aid in the breathing aspect of the stroke, allowing you to focus on the other elements without added strain, as taking a breath is the hardest part (at least for me).
      It is essential to be patient with yourself and to keep going even if progress seems slow. Remember that mastering the butterfly stroke is a process. You will eventually achieve your goal with consistent practice and attention to detail.

  • @chocolateccm1493
    @chocolateccm1493 Před 10 lety +23

    And he looks so awesome doing that butterfly technique! A pro!

  • @slifer0081
    @slifer0081 Před 11 měsíci +4

    0:40 Thanks, those white dots really helped me to improve my butterfly😮

  • @v4n1ty_
    @v4n1ty_ Před 2 lety +23

    this is a very, very helpful video! ive been having swimming classes for the last few days, and ive been struggling to do this. thank you!

  • @pu3shahidah
    @pu3shahidah Před 8 lety +55

    need a lot of energy for this

  • @gokhanguneysu3419
    @gokhanguneysu3419 Před 4 lety +79

    After a longish swim, I try to leave the pool as they do in speedo clips. But I am usually just too tired and weak to look that good and "intact".

    • @megabruhmoment8
      @megabruhmoment8 Před 3 lety +15

      then i just lay there like a beached whale

    • @kath455
      @kath455 Před 3 lety +2

      @@megabruhmoment8 same

    • @timothydewa9096
      @timothydewa9096 Před 2 lety +2

      Me, out of breath and dampered like tired fish.

    • @unrealbot3027
      @unrealbot3027 Před 2 lety +4

      My legs literally shake when I get up lol. Even after basic freestyle.

    • @E.Munyiri
      @E.Munyiri Před 9 měsíci +1

      I always feel like I need to take a Nap in the water right there on the ropes.

  • @40mes
    @40mes Před 2 lety +8

    Nice, and he never had to breathe!!

  • @zeking3844
    @zeking3844 Před rokem +5

    I was mainly swimming in the 25 meter pool with decent butterfly technique. Did 2 laps without stop. Got transferred to the 50 meter pool and it just kills me to do one lap of butterfly. Need to rest a minute after each lap. Tried to do one lap butterfly and then, without stop, another lap freestyle to go back to the start point, but man, it`s just brutal. I guess I need to adjust and get used to the 50 meter nonstop drills

  • @hredhanbhuyan9323
    @hredhanbhuyan9323 Před rokem +2

    This helps me a lot. I’m a professional swimmer, and I have been trying to learn this. This video helped me a lot to master it. THANKS!

  • @MBison-im2qy
    @MBison-im2qy Před 7 lety +87

    thank you speedo,, for allowing me to swim faster AND advertise my junk in public

  • @TheWoundedNinja
    @TheWoundedNinja Před 8 lety +6

    Swimmers doing the butterfly in slowmotion looks like a fucking beast. especially when the camera is right infront of them

  • @rebeccareid8926
    @rebeccareid8926 Před 9 lety +7

    @Eve Beer this video is right because i train for team gb and ur hands turn so that if they were flat they would splash down and catch the water but when you turn your hands it makes u bring ur hands through the water quicker

  • @jbp5682
    @jbp5682 Před 8 lety +86

    watching this isnt helping my self esteem lol

    • @filipvelkov6829
      @filipvelkov6829 Před 7 lety +11

      Don't give up.. I thought It was impossible at times, but once you get the feel... Its the most amazing and beautiful feeling ever!

    • @hydro7488
      @hydro7488 Před 3 lety

      69th like

    • @takashi4393
      @takashi4393 Před 3 lety

      @@hydro7488 70th :(

  • @26d8
    @26d8 Před 2 lety +1

    Wowww the trapezoid musclessssss, Love this, will swim it to the point of perfection.

  • @trojanusc2376
    @trojanusc2376 Před 8 měsíci

    Favorite stroke and best stroke since childhood. Full body mechanics

  • @barneytycoon
    @barneytycoon Před 10 lety +101

    I'm amazed the speedo brand don't focus more on breathing when talking about technique. Breathing is essential in swimming, so to have a video where the guy seldom takes a breath is not a good example.

    • @jasperabibas
      @jasperabibas Před 10 lety +9

      They have a seperate video for it

    • @user-jv8hf6yj7l
      @user-jv8hf6yj7l Před 10 lety

    • @gybx4094
      @gybx4094 Před 7 lety +3

      Exactly. The professionals breathe every stroke except for short sprints.

    • @MBison-im2qy
      @MBison-im2qy Před 7 lety +1

      do I take one giant gulp of air every stroke? do I exhale it all soon or late?

    • @jakesmommy328
      @jakesmommy328 Před 6 lety

      Merry

  • @noodles1982
    @noodles1982 Před 11 lety +2

    My favorite!

  • @thing5789
    @thing5789 Před 6 lety +30

    This stroke is so beautiful... but I can’t do it. I got disqualified for bringing my arms up too high once, and I was the only one who signed up for that particular race. 😞

  • @esparis6120
    @esparis6120 Před 10 lety +3

    Breathtaking!

  • @TomGuideKrakowPoland
    @TomGuideKrakowPoland Před 10 měsíci +1

    big thanks

  • @tamarburdzgla-qf6zt
    @tamarburdzgla-qf6zt Před rokem +1

    The arm stroke is more about the strenght in your upper body, there is no technical difficulty. Things get complicated with the waist and leg movement. If done incorrectly it slows you down immensely. Wonder how can I do that movement??

  • @jakeogden1565
    @jakeogden1565 Před 9 lety +7

    I really just need to get my endurance up because my 50 fly is a 25 but then my 100 is a 59

  • @anap2159
    @anap2159 Před 5 lety +5

    Yeah I was doing something so different lol

  • @MsLotusBlooms
    @MsLotusBlooms Před 8 lety +1

    Will be trying this.

  • @taufiqmohab-ali4083
    @taufiqmohab-ali4083 Před 9 měsíci

    Thank you very much.

  • @ultraway3956
    @ultraway3956 Před 3 lety +3

    This vide was so good when I tried it my swim teacher was impressed

  • @sanjaybissessar7288
    @sanjaybissessar7288 Před 9 lety

    Excellent technique

  • @arnoldgarryug
    @arnoldgarryug Před rokem +4

    It's all about constant practice. You can watch as many videos as these but without practice, you'll never do it correctly.

  • @veereshdr8946
    @veereshdr8946 Před rokem +2

    How to breath in butterfly swimming technique?

    • @TheNab89
      @TheNab89 Před 2 měsíci

      This. The dude in the video didnt seem like he even needed to breathe.

  • @eileenfisher8534
    @eileenfisher8534 Před rokem

    Beautiful! Technique! Bravo. Is this total Immersion ? Will watch again and again . Thankyou ! EiLEEN

  • @StealthyCk7
    @StealthyCk7 Před měsícem

    Silly question, but...How do you avoid breathing in the water falling off your head?

  • @Evelina_Malina14
    @Evelina_Malina14 Před rokem

    Thanks for your help and You ar happy and I’m

  • @ShoSho-cq7ct
    @ShoSho-cq7ct Před 11 měsíci

    His form is magnificient! But the video didn't mention the leg kick.

  • @123kjammy
    @123kjammy Před 10 lety +3

    What is meant by keeping your hands inside of your body line on the pull?

    • @0Slartibartfast0
      @0Slartibartfast0 Před 10 lety +6

      Your body line is the shape of your body from head to toe, seen from the front or back. If still not clear, then look at your life size shadow. Keeping your hands inside of body line is staying within the bounds of the your body as if outlined by your "shadow".

    • @123kjammy
      @123kjammy Před 10 lety +1

      Thanks!

  • @poonhenry73
    @poonhenry73 Před rokem +1

    Have tried my best to learn, but never got the technique 😢 feel exhausted everytime I got to the middle of the pool

  • @thaik56
    @thaik56 Před 10 lety +3

    Hmm, what about the legs?

  • @silisdouglas937
    @silisdouglas937 Před 11 měsíci

    So easy and calm

  • @davidmetals1183
    @davidmetals1183 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Err... What about the legs?

  • @nhocbuioi0789
    @nhocbuioi0789 Před 8 měsíci +1

    How does he get oxygen if his head is always in the water....???!🤔🤔

  • @gottaliedka3
    @gottaliedka3 Před 8 lety

    Thank you

  • @kamrantariq80
    @kamrantariq80 Před rokem

    I’ve been trying to perfect this stroke…out of curiosity…should there be a lot of splashing? Arms out at the front and flicking legs back?

  • @ReducePlastic
    @ReducePlastic Před 8 měsíci

    This is a one-kick per stroke butterfly. Is this easier than a two-kick per stroke butterfly?

  • @TrueBeleiverInMostHighGod
    @TrueBeleiverInMostHighGod Před 5 měsíci

    Good back workout

  • @Zufanmeta
    @Zufanmeta Před 5 měsíci

    They do

  • @Ulveraty_Animations
    @Ulveraty_Animations Před rokem +1

    It's so hard to try to breathe while pulling ur arm out of the water I actually can't do this, the kicks are easy to me but arms are hard

    • @supernovic99
      @supernovic99 Před 8 měsíci

      Same. I started learning it. The kicks were easy but it's so hard to get my head out of the water and my hands start aching after one rotation lol

  • @mirriamnombanda8040
    @mirriamnombanda8040 Před 6 měsíci

    2nd week of learning this and I am ready to call it quits , it is hard and just doing all co- ordination is exhausting lol. We try again yet Yhuu

    • @TheNab89
      @TheNab89 Před 2 měsíci

      Lol same. Sometimes when I do it, water gets in my mouth and throat and it stops me in my tracks.

  • @Adeus555
    @Adeus555 Před 19 dny

    I think the most important thing in butterfly is getting reeeeallly comfortable with your dolphin kick.

  • @kylemartinez5350
    @kylemartinez5350 Před 3 měsíci

    Nice 😊

  • @daveking5807
    @daveking5807 Před 10 měsíci

    Its so easy when you learn to love THE FISHES CUS THERE SO DELICIOUS ADX8❤

  • @sinbadk.7667
    @sinbadk.7667 Před 7 lety +1

    Ima 500/400 freestyle swimmer, but I would wish to improve upon my 200 fly, any tips???

  • @VanillaTeal
    @VanillaTeal Před 2 lety +1

    My lower back hurts when i swim with this stroke, is this normal?

  • @jackbaban2917
    @jackbaban2917 Před 7 lety +4

    What about legs?

    • @amyagoofyahh3037
      @amyagoofyahh3037 Před 3 lety

      They are together and if you rewatch the video you will see the way his legs move together kind of like a wave

  • @nanangsulistyo6978
    @nanangsulistyo6978 Před 5 měsíci +1

    is it hard? yes
    is it worth to do? absolutely, just do it

  • @flesz_
    @flesz_ Před 3 lety +1

    I find it difficult to coordinate with legs

  • @ismayilarifoglu6226
    @ismayilarifoglu6226 Před 2 lety

    I have speedo cap and swimming glasses.

  • @clip012
    @clip012 Před 10 měsíci

    Not sure why, but I got it in one class only. She teach the mermaid leg movement first previously, and later the hands movement. 1,2,3 legs and hands up. Has to touch your sides after pulling down, before goes up. For me it is easy movement, but very out of breath. 38 years old when learning this.

  • @steveeckles6104
    @steveeckles6104 Před 9 lety

    brilliant

  • @sammywestenberger9303

    It Was Fun 🤩

  • @tinasons3821
    @tinasons3821 Před 7 lety

    so cool

  • @rashmitharushi7057
    @rashmitharushi7057 Před 2 lety

    Beautiful 😍

  • @jetlife8498
    @jetlife8498 Před měsícem

    And how does one breathe while doing this?

  • @AxViki
    @AxViki Před 2 lety

    Nice

  • @Hex622
    @Hex622 Před 7 měsíci

    When to do leg kick?

  • @furkankaplan2204
    @furkankaplan2204 Před 11 měsíci

    Today I swimed my first butterfly 25 meter. İt was amazing it really worth it people see you as michael phelps :D
    How to swim butterfly : my tips are watching hundred how to swim butterfly videos on youtube and try it every week😅

  • @willaimhl814
    @willaimhl814 Před 8 měsíci

    This helped i dropped 3 seconda off my fly its. Now 31

  • @wagnerpaivafernandes
    @wagnerpaivafernandes Před rokem

    A very hard technique

  • @rebelsage3158
    @rebelsage3158 Před rokem

    Maybe a naive question but can this be done at anything other than a vigorous (heart rate) pace?

    • @oscarmparana5060
      @oscarmparana5060 Před 10 měsíci

      Yes,with practice you can go as slow as you like except you have to snap your kicks and your underwater pull should still be fast the recovery can be slow and you can glide before catching for the pull

  • @peanutpuppyboiprayforukrai1072

    No because I got back into swim after like a 2 month break, and I screwed this up so much to the point that I was dying after a 25 easy. I knew I was doing something wrong.

  • @reapersexotics1129
    @reapersexotics1129 Před 2 lety

    Spec from baki doing this but swimming through resin or glue.

  • @4baytrader
    @4baytrader Před 5 lety

    Not a word about what to do with your legs and feet

  • @joeyo1931
    @joeyo1931 Před 3 lety

    Post another one for sale I'm from: U.S
    😍😀🦄

  • @lithiumkwan848
    @lithiumkwan848 Před 2 lety

    I'm out of breath from the first flap 😂😂😂

  • @evecjbeer8524
    @evecjbeer8524 Před 9 lety +6

    His hands entered the water as his finger tips were facing out. My coach says this is wrong, but you did it in the video. Is it right or wrong and why?

    • @OverratedLunitic
      @OverratedLunitic Před 9 lety +2

      It depends on the person. I am a swim instructor and I tell my kids wrist should be together, as mush as they can, with palms out. I 've seen this taught by USASwim coachs, but some teach it differently.

    • @markfury7291
      @markfury7291 Před 9 lety

      Michael Phelps does this End of ur question..

    • @evecjbeer8524
      @evecjbeer8524 Před 9 lety +5

      Mark Foley So, just becuase Michael phelps is an amazing swimmer, doesnt make his technique perfect. Nobody is perfect

    • @abhikoolblue
      @abhikoolblue Před 9 lety +8

      Eve Beer Well your coach could be wrong also. So which technique you'll prefer, your coach's or the man who is the greatest swimmer in olympics history? your choice.
      On a serious note yes, your coach is right if you wan't to just learn butterfly stroke as a beginner, but if you want to go faster doing that, you have to learn what Phelps does.

    • @markfury7291
      @markfury7291 Před 9 lety +1

      Eve Beer yes EXACTLY BECAUSE MICHAEL PHELPS DOES THIS.. Hands entering water out to sides.. I do it.. END OF COMMENTS. King Michael.. And I'm Prince.. Lol

  • @aeroplane769
    @aeroplane769 Před rokem

    I have discovered new technique called jellyfish/octopus technique

  • @aevanism
    @aevanism Před rokem

    When to breathe?

  • @johnlorenzoisip1599
    @johnlorenzoisip1599 Před 7 lety

    I can do the butterfly stroke

  • @nyah0x725
    @nyah0x725 Před 8 lety

    wow

  • @kamikarmy
    @kamikarmy Před 8 měsíci

    1:12 for the only time they show both leg stroke underwater

  • @Thekpopgeek2
    @Thekpopgeek2 Před 5 měsíci

    I like doing the butterfly stroke but I can only do it at least 2 trys without fins. I do it better with fins lol

  • @StudioSooner
    @StudioSooner Před 6 měsíci

    This video isnt complete.. withoutt talking about the timing of the two kicks per one stroke, the beginner has NO idea how to do this...lol. visually this video is awesome....That's about it...

  • @seilgu
    @seilgu Před 4 měsíci

    But how to breathe?

  • @bryanchun7
    @bryanchun7 Před 2 lety

    “relax motion” they said

  • @imsameasyoubutbetter680

    how he not taking breath?

  • @user-hx8cf1cf8g
    @user-hx8cf1cf8g Před 6 měsíci

    what an explanation🤌🤍. awesome

  • @ajnijinu1
    @ajnijinu1 Před 6 lety

    It’s easy

  • @itstodfennell
    @itstodfennell Před rokem +1

    You don’t breathe?

  • @velvetpanther7032
    @velvetpanther7032 Před rokem

    When do you breathe his face seems to always be submerged.

  • @Anglo_Browza
    @Anglo_Browza Před rokem

    What about the breathing

  • @haileekim2840
    @haileekim2840 Před 2 lety

    I keep getting lower and lower when I do butterfly

  • @spoyledbratt
    @spoyledbratt Před rokem

    Soooo… when do you breath?

    • @nika_picnic
      @nika_picnic Před rokem

      U know with out the arm u should first practice so ur head goes up when u want to breath 0:49 look at this he put his head out to breath

  • @EvelynParedes12
    @EvelynParedes12 Před 11 měsíci

    I can never do this!! I try to at my local gym pool, but I feel like I look like I’m drowning and I don’t want to alarm others around me lol ugh

  • @sdn4424
    @sdn4424 Před rokem

    Some people:that looks easy
    That one guy or swimmer trained for 1 month and still can't do it:

  • @jeromeibanez2891
    @jeromeibanez2891 Před rokem +1

    Most people struggle to learn butterfly because they do it too fast. Enjoy the glide!

  • @kailashnair4447
    @kailashnair4447 Před měsícem

    Feels like anyone can do it, until you try doing it and almost drown multiple times in 5mins 😂

  • @Dontwanttoliveanymore
    @Dontwanttoliveanymore Před 3 lety +7

    My little brother has size 17 webbed feet and can butterfly as fast as two grown men can paddle a canoe.

    • @beaglemanzzz
      @beaglemanzzz Před 2 lety

      Is your brother actually a sea otter by chance? Lol

  • @akosuakarikari216
    @akosuakarikari216 Před 3 lety +1

    Stop playing ✋ why does it look so easy but when I try I feel like I’m drowning 😅🥴😩