Less upper body workout — This might bother you if you're in better shape and looking for a really well - balanced workout to perfect some spots.
Not exact matches
For these athletes, the same basic split as above can be followed, but the
upper body workouts can focus far
less on the explosive lifts, and more on steady, controlled lifting, particularly for the
upper back.
While it is true there are numerous adaptations that speed
workouts develop (including, of course, improving overall swim speed), athletes with a background in strength focused lifting have a
lesser need for speed work (and will experience more negative side effects in their
upper body workouts).