2022年6月28日 · If not all, athletes face tight muscles, muscle pulls, hamstrings, and body stiffness in the lower body during their training. Although this can be tackled by stretching the target muscles using dedicated equipment like stretching …

2008年8月16日 · A recent study found that his muscles contain just two-thirds the lactic acid of other swimmers at the end of a race, while his massive hands and size-14 feet displace water at a remarkable rate.

2020年5月14日 · Michael Phelps has several advantages for dolphin kicking, including his double-jointed ankles that are seriously flexible. Phelps is also hyper-jointed in the chest.

2008年8月18日 · His size-14 feet reportedly bend 15 degrees farther at the ankle than most other swimmers, turning his feet into virtual flippers. This flexibility also extends to his knees and elbows, possibly...

2024年3月13日 · Lactic acid is one of the primary causes of muscle fatigue. However, Michael Phelps is lucky on this front as his body automatically produces less lactic acid.

2020年1月15日 · When you look at Michael Phelps' body, it's easy to see some of the features that made the lanky guy with the long arms and big feet the most accomplished Olympic swimmer in history. But how exactly did all those parts work together?

2016年8月7日 · Michael Phelps's body recovers much differently now than it did even in the London Olympics. SI speaks with an expert to gain greater insight.

2016年8月17日 · American swimmer Michael Phelps ended his final race in Rio this week with yet another gold for his collection. The most decorated Olympian in history, Phelps has swum in five Olympic games and earned an incredible 28 medals – 23 of them gold.

2021年10月18日 · Michael Phelps benefitted from an incredible physique to achieve greatness. Here's a look at how it enhanced his abilities in the pool.

Michael Phelps is an excellent example of this, as his upper body is actually more developed than his lower body. To help build muscle to improve speed and stamina in the water, you should focus on the following three weight training for swimmers exercises.