Operation Manual

55 Vasa Ergometer User’s Manual 07/01/11
PART 4 - Swim Training & Workouts
GOAL: CORRECT STRAIGHT-ARM PULL
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cause the arm to go down instead of the preferred extension. This downward motion will create
a straight-arm pull which will greatly reduce power output and increase drag.
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