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How to maintain a good horizontal body position in the water.

0.28 What is good posture for Open Water Swimming?

0.54 Why should the legs in a good swimmer should not move much at all?

1.18 The head and hips when swimming should stay as level as possible.

1.23 What to remember when trying to maintain the horizontal position in the water.

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Good body posture in the water when Open Water swimming is key to being able maintain a good and effective technique. Maintaining a horizontal position is a key factor in being able to do this. The legs when swimming should really be used for helping the shift in weight from side to side, not propulsion.

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