How to Swim Breaststroke with Perfect Technique

[@lillocosta1777]

It used to be my weakest stroke now it's one of my favourite. I also think it's fundamental to improve both your resistance and butterfly tempo as the breastroke has some similarities to butterfly.

[@khstrobel1]

Great work on this- love the enthusiasm, knowledge, and the introduction to competitive swimming culture - you do a nice job of engaging all skill levels

[@ept9881]

I’m not a breaststroker but it always holds me back in IM so hopefully this’ll help

[@barefootcontessa3112]

Isn’t it strange how some can pick a stroke up and some can’t, I picked up Breaststroke quIckly, but I really want to be proficient at freestyle I just can’t maintain the rhythm.

[@itsxeroz174]

@@barefootcontessa3112 ikr I want to get good at backstroke

[@barefootcontessa3112]

@@itsxeroz174 that’s another stroke I’m competent in .... although going in a straight line is quite a different matter. 😂

[@itsxeroz174]

@@barefootcontessa3112 LOL THATS ME DURING MY 100 FLY AND BREAST ZIG ZAGG

[@barefootcontessa3112]

@@itsxeroz174 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@eefafol]

Needed this, starting back swimming with the last few weeks and breaststroke is my go to and I'm looking forward to progressing and getting better at my technique and also putting the drills in 👌👌 thanks for the great breakdown

[@fksebati]

Happy Swimming :)

[@pocketcharts12]

Great explanation of the technique- I always say there are 2 parts Part 1- Pull/ Breathe Part 2- kick/glide Stressing narrow kick- Keep fingers slightly spread apart Try to keep head basically face down and let the pull bring mouth above the water--

[@coolsquirtlesquad]

I just picked up swimming recently and all I've done so far to improve my breast stroke is take a look at the guys in the other lanes who are clearly training for competition and try to mimic their movements and tempo. I was oblivious to concepts such as streamline and although I actually picked up on it yesterday watching the other guys, I had no idea why they were doing it. It's nice to have a video explaining every part of the stroke in such detail. I also try to listen to what their coach is telling them while I do my thing, I'm basically pimping them by having lessons without paying 😂

[@florali2963]

I have a meet today! My breakstroke is really weak and it’s pulling me down on the 200 IM so I need this video! Wish me good luck!

[@FaresKsebati]

You got this! 🔥🔥

[@owenbishop2856]

I have a meet to. I have to swim breastroke. Im scared.

[@ck6285]

Fares, you are simply the best. I have to repeat breast stroke technique for life rescue examination (to get a permit as a bath attendant). Thank you so much for speeding me up! 💕

[@FaresKsebati]

Glad I could help! Good luck :)

[@swimwell]

Appreciate! whatever we do, when the lower back is naturally stiff by waking up in a morning it's struggling, and when the lower back is relaxed, it goes perfect!

[@fksebati]

Just repeat in your head: Pull, Kick, Glide! 🏊‍♂️

[@a.ksquadgamerom4447]

Yea I know because I go to swimming club but now it closed when we go to swimming pool 😭 😭😭

[@alisafedorenko7255]

@@a.ksquadgamerom4447 I know same I swim competitively and all my pools closed :.(

[@fady1405]

That's true.

[@kirthikaranantharam7380]

Yes. My pools are closed

[@14xx07]

I tried that repeat and was confuse as to when to breath.. o.o So it’s… Pull, breath, straighten arms, small kick, glide and repeat 🔁.

[@kentajin7860]

Your videos made my freestyle better than ever, and now I'm learning Breaststroke from your videos! I'm so glad KZbinrs like you exist which helps the beginner swimmers like us!

[@FaresKsebati]

So glad to hear that, Kenta! Keep up the good work and happy swimming :)

[@HosseinGhasemi-em3ul]

​@@FaresKsebati yes keep up

[@archivefootage7898]

Thanks for this, much appreciated. It's given me something to focus on. I'm a 60 yr-old masters swimmer and do 50m SC breaststroke in 36 secs. My problem is that I had a long break from swimming and having only recently returned to competition. Having changed my kick to the modern style, I keep pulling my adductors. What are the best exercises to strengthen these and also to warm them up?

[@SaumyaMishrawinner]

Thank you so much. I mastered my freestyle, thanks to you & started learning breast stroke yesterday. :)

[@FaresKsebati]

Congrats! Keep it up and happy swimming!

[@nihoor8471]

@@FaresKsebatiI liked your idea of kick of freestyle and pull of breast stroke . Because I just can’t do the breathing point of freestyle age 67 … learning swimming 🙏India I liked your vdos . One more request . One vdo camera from top . Full 5 min , only breast stroke . So that I will know at what point I have to start kicking a.. folding knees b..shaping my foot like a frog c.. the actual kick and bringing my legs together again. I am bit confused because pull and kick some part is at the same time . ( my English is raw sorry for that )

[@joellanderson5137]

Much harder than it looks! Nice breakdown. 🤙

[@mansur2valid]

These videos are actually really informative, it’s not even clickbait, it’s reasonable

[@nomenzazisotyato165]

Thank you for this. My son is great in freestyle, but struggles with breaststroke. I showed him this vid, he's happy and thankful.

[@FaresKsebati]

Glad it helped! Good luck to your son in his swimming endeavors :)

[@MrMolsons]

Like 40 years ago, I learned this stroke completely different and now Im having such a hard time correcting it. This vid certainly helps. Hope I can coordinate this in the water....

[@nav_whale]

TYSM !! i’ve recently developed a bad habit with my arms in my breaststroke and since i just turned 13, times are way harder! I really need to get back to BB at least, so I really needed this :))

[@FaresKsebati]

No problem! Good luck, you’ve got this!

[@MoleMan27]

I've been swimming for a long time and I didn't realize I was any good at breast stroke until this year. I feel like I'm naturally a strong swimmer, but my technique is sometimes lacking and I felt like this video will help me go faster.

[@FaresKsebati]

Good luck Nathan! You've got this!

[@sreejaprasanth6489]

Another great video. Can you show some dry land stretches and excercises exclusively for Breastroke?

[@FaresKsebati]

Great suggestion!

[@NarendraSingh-gm7eb]

You are really best instrutor I have ever seen❤️👍.I am applying your techniques...and they Surely Works out for me.

[@fksebati]

Thanks! happy swimming :)

[@miroslavjedinak804]

Thank you for posting these videos Fares, I could not swim 1000m under 30 minutes, 2 months later I am at 26:40. Just small adjustments, incorporating those tips + consistency + deliberate practice.

[@FaresKsebati]

Great job, Miroslav! Keep up the hard work! Have you ever trained with the MySwimPro app? We can track your progress as you keep improving! Check it out at myswimpro.com/coach

[@miroslavjedinak804]

@@FaresKsebati I am enjoying free trial, I think I will continue not only as a gratitude...I think it is valuable. On the other hand, I still need someone to work with me in person to obtain instant feedback. So I need to figure out the right mix. Looking forward to your next videos 😀

[@itscreeperplayz6050]

Breaststroke is the 2nd best stroke for me after butterfly stroke , breaststroke is a little bit hard but this video helped me alot to improve my breaststroke and thanks Faris for helping me 😁😁

[@FaresKsebati]

Glad it helped! Happy swimming :)

[@carolcaldasl]

Very good dissect of the stroke!

[@EricaSao]

Love this, thanks for sharing unconditional knowledge.

[@JuanSarmiento2006]

Thanks for this video!! Breastroke has always been my favorite, it such a momentum driven stroke and I'm hoping that I can get under a minute in the 100 breast

[@katiecorke7821]

Under a minute in a hundred that fast

[@GDBowman1987]

Same here brother. Lets shoot for that 59!

[@Starwarrior-pw5st]

Me a 13 year old that can barely break 1:20 ;|

[@SoItGoes5]

What? That’s impossible

[@benner720]

😂😂at least a world record is a nice goal.

[@mackenziekelly6367]

My swim race for the Mayport middle school team is tomarrow thank you allot this helped allot!!

[@kanishkamartinus7086]

Thank you so much fares. Was waiting for this video♥️

[@FaresKsebati]

Hope you enjoyed it! #MySwimPro

[@lenvio]

Thank you Fares! I love this video..advices are great👏👌

[@FaresKsebati]

Glad you like them! #MySwimPro

[@fksebati]

Happy swimming :)

[@michaellorenzog.dagohoy4770]

Really good explanation...thank you❤️❤️

[@fksebati]

Happy Swimming :)

[@idkyet321]

My specialty is breaststroke and I was looking for tips for an upcoming competition so thanks for the help!!

[@FaresKsebati]

Happy to help!

[@sukhendubose3609]

Thanks a lot for those very useful tips.

[@FaresKsebati]

Glad it was helpful!

[@JenSeaGipsy]

Started to swim again, breaststroke it gets hard at the beginning, but once i getnthe pace, I love it becauseni can correct everything that i do wrong, New subscriber here, and already a follower in IG, you guys make it look easy!! Love the videos and how every thing is so well explained. Thanks for sharing it with us, Regards from Uruguay 🇺🇾

[@kavitha8170]

Love your videos (coaching) you break each segment and explain it in detail which helps me the slowest learner to learn and swim with confidence and Thanks once again

[@ChristinaLiuGuan]

Every time I watch this video then go to the pool i always improve and find out why I am so bad at this!😂😂

[@JAROCHELOcesarcastro]

Awesome DRILLS!! Thank you for sharing so much and well explained information

[@FaresKsebati]

So glad to hear that! We love a good drill! Happy swimming!

[@frauzehel6067]

i found myself very natural at doing this! its easy and i can take good breaths lol i still get tired fast but im working on that but so far i feel breaststroke style is the easiest

[@FaresKsebati]

Keep it up! Practice makes perfect. Happy swimming!

[@benyaminleib613]

Been waiting to see this video for a while - thanks so much!

[@FaresKsebati]

Hope you enjoyed it! #MySwimPro

[@fksebati]

Happy swimming, Brian :)

[@judithjudith5611]

10days into my swimming journey and first stroke is the breast stroke. The legs are quite hard to move - i find that im not moving but lets see how the next 5days go. A month later, its all better!! I’m now enjoying the water and getting better at the technique

[@litespeed4339]

Awesome. Really helpful, like the butterfly videos recently. I'd love to see Backstroke!!

[@FaresKsebati]

Great suggestion! #MySwimPro

[@fksebati]

That's up next!! Happy swimming :)

[@meenachotai3707]

Your joyfull presention makes difficult techniques easy... Thank you . I learn a lot from you...

[@FaresKsebati]

So glad to hear that! Happy swimming :)

[@antigonik.8481]

Breaststroke is my least favorite stroke but I'm still trying to get better at it so this video was exactly what I needed. Thank you!

[@FaresKsebati]

You got this! #MySwimPro

[@fksebati]

Happy swimming :)

[@antigonik.8481]

Thank you very much 😊

[@mahendrasinghshekhawat9845]

Thank you fares i improved a lot 5 secs

[@eco0110]

This is some of the best stuff online! Working on a triathlon, would be great if we could use your app with the Garmin watch.... 🥺

[@FaresKsebati]

Glad to hear! Here is a list of compatible watches with the MySwimPro app: myswimpro.com/blog/2018/04/03/compatible-smartwatches-for-the-myswimpro-app/

[@nuestraaula1991]

I love the whiteboard classes! ❤

[@Vikingr91]

This is a really great informative video. Watching this and going into the pool really helped my technique, especially the kick.

[@swimmingtechniques4722]

Very helpful 👍

[@kelvinmuli8901]

That was a candid explanation good job 👍

[@FaresKsebati]

Glad you liked it! #MySwimPro

[@fksebati]

Happy swimming :)

[@hei7586]

I am just changing my breaststroke style from what I've learned as a child 45 y ago to the modern way. It's fun!

[@hqs9585]

A technical point: you mentioned that during the "shooting" of your arms forwards you encounter resistance (force over "area") so you said, do this fast to minimize it. Well from pure physics I would say that the fastest you do it the more force you requires or more resistance you encounter. So from that do that "slowly" Of course this will not work " we all know this" but it is the shortening of that time to accomplish a good stream line that give you the benefit. Your thoughts. I am a physicist)

[@FaresKsebati]

Great question! This is definitely the slowest part of the stroke, but you want to get to that extended streamline position as quickly as possible, because that outstretch minimizes drag - not the motion that it takes to get into that position. Hope that makes sense :)

[@JacekPiszczek]

Absolutely amazing video and breakdown of breaststroke!!!! thanks!!!!

[@dr.samierasadoonalhassani2669]

Great teaching using sound,visual ,writing amazing very good same Medicine was studied by the inlet.

[@maximbilan]

So many useful tips, thanks!

[@sorry1988ful]

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[@paigewalters1746]

My favorite stroke!

[@sorry1988ful]

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[@artkazyak3242]

Hello sir you are very helpful i love swimming just getting back into it after many years i swim 5 days a week great workout total body and mind too breaststroke is my stroke its the slowest stroke but i believe it gives the best workout timing flexibility and power it is a challenge for me i am 62 and hope to keep it going thank you young man be well and safe Art

[@FaresKsebati]

Great to hear! Keep it up and happy swimming, Art!

[@artkazyak3242]

@@FaresKsebati Thanks Ferris

[@EliseFueraDelBosque]

Thanks for this! I just started getting back into swimming, will keep the tips in mind. One thing I am unsure of is how deep you need to go under with each stroke, I feel my head isn’t fully covered and wondering if that is (in)correct. Thanks so much!

[@FaresKsebati]

Hi Elise, glad the video helps! Rather than worrying about head position, make sure you're focused on getting into a streamline position with every stroke as you reach. If you can do that, it will put your head in a good position!

[@EliseFueraDelBosque]

@@FaresKsebati great! Thanks so much for the reply! Hoping to get down to 5 strokes per 25 metres instead of the 10 I had this morning 😅

[@hqs9585]

I love your videos!

[@mahendrasinghshekhawat9845]

You helped me a lot ❤

[@WetSouls]

Nice vid! Well filmed and excellent tips 👌🏼

[@FaresKsebati]

Thanks for watching!

[@livewireredb.9953]

I learnt how to breaststroke in one day! It's such a fun style but you have to breathe and kick in rhythm.

[@FaresKsebati]

That's awesome! Happy swimming!

[@helenwang1999]

Hi thank you for helping my little sister learn how to swim :)

[@FaresKsebati]

You are so welcome! Happy swimming to you and your sister :)

[@jocounelis]

Thank you.

[@erfanjafarpour128]

As always it was comprehensive and great just could you please creat a video about how can we develope strenght and power out of the water and how many times Should be done in the week thanks again l appreciate you

[@FaresKsebati]

Great suggestion! Check out this video/blog for some more tips: myswimpro.com/blog/2020/03/25/how-to-do-dryland-workouts-at-home/

[@thevendra8119]

Yo my teacher just recommended this video

[@henrileroy2485]

Excellent lesson!

[@FaresKsebati]

Glad you liked it! Happy swimming!

[@sivak3432]

I love this😊

[@daubs20]

Hi there. I come from the "older" stule snd swim rules where water should not go over the head. I struggle to see how bobbing upwards and downwards helps to project you forward. Please explain. Thanks.

[@daubs20]

Momentum? Really? Bobbing up and down will not give momentum to project forward, logically speaking.

[@raelene101]

Apparently coming up high with the pull has less drag.

[@robertkertmegi9590]

Gr8 video. Cheers

[@fksebati]

Thanks! Happy Swimming :)

[@roulaalshamee8954]

Thank you so much for your videos

[@philtrett5196]

Great info, thank you. Ps I love the multi colored trunks, where can I get a pair?

[@FaresKsebati]

Funky Trunks!

[@mullings2801]

Thank you!!

[@FaresKsebati]

You're welcome! Happy swimming, Xavi!

[@franadomtv5231]

Great

[@TimXMan1000]

Thanks for the video awesome technique

[@FaresKsebati]

Glad you liked it! Happy swimming :)

[@14MTH3M00N]

Great video! Thanks!

[@FaresKsebati]

You're welcome! Glad you liked it and happy swimming!

[@compo592]

Swim breast stroke, open water 800m swim Sunday at the start of my triathlon. Wish me luck

[@33Jenesis]

I bookmark this to do repeat viewing, especially the 1st half of the video. I am not aiming for IM or competition, just want to do breaststroke right by drilling. I am using the pool 3/4 times a week thus wanting my pool time count.

[@mkgods6661]

Dolphin kick is my favorite!!! 🦈

[@FaresKsebati]

Nice! 🐬🐬

[@cevisuals]

60yo Male - I'm in the process of working towards my PFI Freediving Instructor certification. One of the requirements is performing a 400m swim in 10 minutes or less. My problem is I'm a self taught swimmer, and the only stroke I can perform for longer periods is the breast stroke. I am struggling with being fast enough in meeting that pool skill (I've performed all my other watermanship skills with no issues). I'm not sure if the breast stroke is even the one I should be doing but my body type isn't a swimmers body (Barrel chest more muscular type build). I'm not able to do a crawl stroke without being out of breath much past 50m. Any suggestions?

[@fenz65r59]

Gr8 vid

[@FaresKsebati]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@livinparadise2022]

I think I am so natural at doing this, I can only swim free style for 3 minutes max so far, but this style I can Do it 30 minutes non stop and not feeling tired at all. I still need to know how come?!!!

[@yonghengsheng-wv2tx]

How to keep your hip in the high position? Thanks!

[@Double-X2-Points]

Firstly I thought this was a female-only technique. Secondly, what is this you say regarding underwater pullouts? Swimming just got more interesting..... 0:45 also I am fascinated by the concept of improving my swimming performance out of the water....that's sounds akin to flying not gonna lie and would be a game changer for me. 1:32 I'm not sure how I feel about dividing my body parts with a laser cutting it right through the middle....it just sounds like it would kill me almost instantly.

[@renaudtremblay6541]

I noticed watching isl that theyre able to throw their hands in front above the water, im just recreational but i cant seem to be able to throw them above water, i would guess obviously theyre elite athletes with huge power So theyre able to stay the less deep possible in water as you mentionned for less resistance, i notice sometimes im too deep in water ill work on staying more on surface

[@riri_hins]

Thank you for this

[@FaresKsebati]

Our pleasure! #MySwimPro

[@fksebati]

Happy swimming :)

[@santiagocruz2246]

Interesante l video, es español o subtitulado podre verlo??? Gracias.

[@kanishkamartinus7086]

One question Fares, is it beneficial if the heels come out of the water when bending the knees?

[@fksebati]

The heels should be just under the surface of the water!

[@kanishkamartinus7086]

@@fksebati Thanks

[@pinarofdag]

Tx alot

[@charlotteallen89]

Thanku. I've not seen since 2015. Went first time this wk. I did 40 lenghths! Which I was quite pleased with! I always find my lower back hurts and my neck. Is the reason I came on here. I can't do the head underwater technique. I get tired and can't breathe properly

[@pinguz8951]

Thank you for the video! Love it! Could you analyze the breakstroke of Tatjana Schoenmaker?

[@FaresKsebati]

Great suggestion!

[@nigeledwards4683]

Great video, clear and simple! I have one question. Most swimmers seem to raise out of the water quite high, almost below nipple height. Whereas I feel that I am best just below shoulder height. Is there any right / wrong for this?

[@benner720]

I thought is was my strong head, im only up to the chin, but i know what you mean. If seen a lot of people, really high with their heads😂

[@laurynembree6430]

We do freeatyle countdown with 8x50s or 16x25s on drill days

[@FaresKsebati]

Nice!

[@a.ksquadgamerom4447]

I also thanks for a lot

[@alanwoolf1478]

Is the pull carried out with more of a downward pull than an outward sweep?

[@FaresKsebati]

Think of the pull as three parts: the out sweep, the insweep, and the shoot outward :)

[@irenejones1112]

okay I am 3 weeks into swimming and love your videos. My question is on Drill #4... as I count down 5,4,3,2, do I add kicks to get me to the other side of the pool?

[@FaresKsebati]

Hi Irene, great question! You don't want to add kicks - you want to take full strokes. While Fares used the numbers 5,4,3,2, you can use totally different numbers: for instance, it might take you 15 strokes of breaststroke to get to the other side, which is completely fine! But then, you want to stretch out your stroke and try to take less strokes the next rep, therefore maximizing your efficiency and your distance per stroke. Hope this helps!

[@irenejones1112]

@@FaresKsebati thank you!

[@ianstevenson9163]

@@FaresKsebati Hi Mr SwimPro, are you saying you can reach the other end of a 25m pool in just 2 strokes? I'm only 3 weeks into swimming and cannot imagine even gliding that far!

[@ArunMakwana-v1p]

In breaststroke swimming, do you have to pull the water towards you in a highbow position with your arms?

[@xtr4me_abu185]

Anyone have any in-water or dry land exercises to improve kick strength to make the kick more powerful

[@GabrielleOsborne]

Awesome video thanks Fares! #breaststrokebeststroke

[@FaresKsebati]

Glad you enjoyed it! #MySwimPro

[@fksebati]

Happy swimming :)

[@Eva_3v4]

My teacher forced me to see this video lol

[@FaresKsebati]

Shout out to your teacher

[@yihongli5805]

We need more butterfly man

[@cherrythio4226]

Omg 25m in just 5 strokes?!? 😢