http://www.slowtwitch.com/...Underwater_2009.html

Check it out.

125 - thanks for asking that

trislayer - thanks for posting those links.

Sweet! I saw that article and video before many months ago but I forgot all about it.. Will try it tonight.

Nice trick.. I improved by 8s per 100 using high elbow last night, over a 2000 yd swim.. Never swam that fast before...

One thing you might notice. With high elbow/EVF you are less likely to lift your body through the catch and start of the pull..... wasted energy going in the wrong direction.

The video posted is great. I also highly recommend the "Swim Speed Secrets for Swimmers & Triathletes" book by Shelia Taormina. Talk about an eye opener. Read the book and get yourself videotaped under water...it will be depressing and exciting all at the same time.

Nice, how much practice did that take to gain the 8 seconds?

If a high elbow and upper arm is important, will I benefit from doing swim exercises wearing inflatable armbands? Not joking.

I practiced it in the bathroom mirror at work for about 10 minutes... Went to the pool afterwork and gained 8 seconds per 100yd over the previous days workout, exerting the same efforts. I've actually never swam that 2000 yards so fast lol.

Wow! I'm heading to the bathroom now ;)