ASP007: Jump Squats for Turn Performance

This episode of the Advanced Swimming Performance Podcast features co-host Jenni Brozena. Jenni and I discuss adapting jump squats for turn performance.

Jenni Brozena is the Owner and Lead Sport Scientist of Aqueous, an international organization providing elite aquatic wellness through accessible sport science for training preparation, performance, and rehabilitation of aquatic athletes. Jenni works with healthcare systems and large-scale athletic teams to utilize applied sport science for biomechanics, performance enhancement, injury prevention and rehabilitation services for swimmers triathletes, water, water polo players, rowers, and kayakers.

Jenni’s work has been accepted at the International Symposium for Biomechanics & Medicine in Swimming, the International Symposium on 3D Human Movement, and she has been a leader within the International Society of Swim Coaching, US Masters Swimming Sports Medicine Committee, and Medical Fitness Association where she supports the Exercise Is Medicine initiative.

IN ADAPTING JUMP SQUATS FOR SWIMMING TURN PERFORMANCE YOU’LL LEARN:

• A jump squat with streamline as a progression is an effective way to get into the habit of dryland training mimicking sports related movement.
• Starting good habits at a young age is very important!
• The difference with jump training translating into an open turn is pressing off on one side, which is more of a turning component.
• A linear jump incorporating lateral jumping ensures no knees caving in, but still having glute activation for jump sequencing.