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What is a kickboard mainly used for?

Kick isolation for leg training.

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  1. Arm stroke practice
  2. Kick isolation ✔
  3. Rescue flotation only

Why: A kickboard holds up your arms and upper body so you can work on just your kick. USMS says it is a great way to build kick strength.

Huh, didn't know that: For freestyle kick, USMS suggests holding the back of the board with your face in the water to keep your hips from sinking.

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Answer: Kick isolation. A kickboard holds up your arms and upper body so you can work on just your kick. USMS says it is a great way to build kick strength.

  1. U.S. Masters Swimming: How and When to Use a Kickboard www.usms.org/fitness-and-training/articles-and-videos/articles/how-and-when-to-use-a-kickboard
    easier to isolate your kick with a kickboard in the short-axis strokes
    Checked 2026-10-12.

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