Races are won in the water, but speed and strength are built on land. At St. Pete Sports Performance, our swimming dryland training in St. Petersburg, FL develops the power, core strength, and shoulder durability that translate to a faster start, a stronger pull, and a healthier season.

Swimming-St-Pete-Physical-Therapy-St-Petersburg-FL-500x500

Swimming is a power sport disguised as an endurance one — explosive starts and turns, thousands of overhead strokes, and huge demands on the shoulders and core. That overhead volume is why shoulder problems are so common, and why smart dryland work is one of the best things a swimmer can do.

  • Power for starts and turns. Explosive lower-body strength off the blocks and walls.
  • Core strength. A stable, powerful core to hold body position and transfer force.
  • Shoulder durability. Rotator-cuff and scapular strength to protect against overuse.
  • Mobility and control. Healthy shoulder range and stability for a durable stroke.

We use VALD force-plate testing and Force Frame testing to measure your power, shoulder and rotator cuff strength and left-to-right symmetry, then build dryland training that targets your gaps and protects your shoulders. We retest to prove you’re getting stronger where it counts.

Swimmer’s shoulder is common and very treatable. If you’re in pain, start with St. Pete Physical Therapy, then let us build your durability so it doesn’t come back. One team, from the training room to the podium.

Add the dryland power your swimming is missing. Book your performance assessment with St. Pete Sports Performance in St. Petersburg, FL today, or call 727-228-3294.

St-Pete-Youth-Athlete-Training-1280x500-GPT

Start With a Performance Assessment