Is it normal to breathe in one direction only doing freestyle?

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I think its simple enough- But I tend to only turn right or face down lately. I'm very relaxed like this and my rhythm is good. But I'd like to know if this effects my stroke. Am I in danger of developing one strong arm?

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  • AyyJayy
    11 years ago

    This is totally normal. I've been swimming competitively for almost 12 years now and I've been breathing on the same side ever since I could remember. Many of my swim mates and competitors would do the same. Even Olympic swimmers would breath on the same side. So yeah perfectly normal.

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  • NoraBaker
    11 years ago

    Several swimmers breathe only in one direction. However, for some reason, ever since swim team days, I've been breathing every odd number of strokes, generally every 3 or 5, sometimes I'll stretch to 7. Honestly, I can't remember why I changed from just one-sided breathing to tell you. :/

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  • devil-in-skirt
    10 years ago

    i do the same it is more comfortable

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  • howaminotmyself
    11 years ago

    I have no idea but I only breathe to my left when I swim freestyle. Otherwise I get a lot of water in my ear.

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    • User666
      11 years ago

      I get a mouthful of chlorine when I breathe on the left side. I swim quite often so I'm afraid that my muscles will develop different on the one side. I guess if one other person does it, it isn't completely nuts.

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