Post by @swimsuccess

A powerful dolphin kick is not about bending your knees. That's the most common mistake. 👉 It starts from your hips. And it travels all the way down through your knees to your feet. 🔴 Just bending your knees without hip movement creates a small, stiff, weak kick. Like a knee flick instead of a wave. 👉 Here's what a real dolphin kick actually feels like. ✅ Your whole lower body moves like a fin. One fluid whip motion from your hips all the way to your toes. 🔵 You should feel your lower back working. If you don't, your hips are not moving enough and your kick will never be powerful. 👉 A few things to keep in mind. 1️⃣ Bend your knees on purpose. ✅ Unlike freestyle where the knees bend naturally, in dolphin kick you have to actively bend them to create that whip motion. More bend means more amplitude. More amplitude means more propulsion. 2️⃣ Keep your toes pointing slightly inward. ✅ This puts your feet in a better position to cover more surface area with every kick. Bigger kick surface means more water pushed back means more speed. 3️⃣ Don't lock your arms. 🔵 When you kick in streamline, don't try to keep your arms completely rigid. Holding them too still actually limits your lower body movement and makes your kick weaker. ✅ Let them stay relaxed. Your lower body will move more freely and your kick will be stronger for it. 🎯 If you want to see exactly what your dolphin kick looks like and what's limiting your power, film yourself on your phone and send it inside the Swim Success Training app. I'll personally review it and tell you exactly what to fix first. Link in bio.