Olympic gold medalist Brea Larson delivers a focused, high-value tutorial on perfecting the breaststroke kick, breaking it into three progressive components: single leg kick, egg beater kick, and regular breaststroke kick. She emphasizes the importance of precision over power, symmetry, and streamlined body positioning to improve performance.

The pull is divided into three phases: scull, scoop, and shoot. The scull begins with the arms sweeping out at a 40-degree angle—ideal for generating power without increasing drag. The scoop phase finishes with tight elbows to set up a fast shoot, which is the slowest part of the stroke and must be executed quickly. 

 For Peaty, the head position is about neutral control—lifting quickly for breath, then letting it drop naturally to maintain rhythm. He also clarifies that while his kick may appear short, he still brings his heels high—just with exceptional speed and compact motion. A narrower, back-directed kick avoids wasted energy. 

Breaking down his stroke in slow motion, we see how Peaty masters the critical rhythm of pull-kick-glide, maintaining tight streamline and explosive power. His narrow kick, high-elbow catch, and aggressive hand drive maximize propulsion while minimizing drag

In breaststroke, propulsion comes largely from the legs — up to 80%, in fact — and this video breaks down exactly how to harness that power. Using velocity meter technology, the video compares wide vs. narrow kicks, showing how a narrower kick significantly reduces deceleration and improves speed. 

Ed shares detailed mental imagery and training methods, emphasizing the importance of core balance, kick integrity, and minimizing resistance through every stroke. This video is both a technical masterclass and a motivational roadmap for swimmers aiming to push their potential and swim at the highest level.

Reduce drag and keep momentum moving forward. You’ll learn how to initiate your stroke with your hands (not your head), use the outsweep to set up your position, and time your in-sweep and leg recovery to lift for the breath. The coaches also explain the importance of maintaining high hand speed and quickly snapping back into a narrow streamline to avoid energy-sapping drag. 

Nailing your open turns in butterfly, breaststroke, or the individual medley can make a huge difference in race speed — and this video walks you through the exact steps to master them. First, you’ll learn the importance of two-hand wall touches, followed by how to use your arm and foot positioning to rotate 45 degrees efficiently.

Perfecting your breaststroke starts with mastering the basics — and this video delivers a clean, step-by-step breakdown of the essential elements to help you swim faster and more efficiently. Learn how to maintain a streamlined body position by keeping your head slightly down, engaging your core, and keeping hips near the surface

In this clear, beginner-friendly tutorial, SwimUp breaks down the fundamentals of proper breaststroke technique to help you swim more efficiently and avoid common mistakes. The focus is on mastering the arm catch, executing a compact and controlled kick, and syncing the glide and breathing phases.

You’ll learn why breaststroke is a “short-axis” stroke, why hips tend to sink during the breath, and how keeping your body higher in the water reduces drag. The video also explains how to structure your workouts using shorter distances with more rest to maintain quality and intensity in each repetition. 

The video covers optimal body position (streamlined, high hips), the pull mechanics (triangle catch and fast hand drive), and kick timing (up-out-around-together). You’ll also learn how to execute efficient underwater pullouts with legal dolphin kicks and maintain max distance per stroke. Fares shares his favorite four technique drills, including streamline kick, 2 kicks 1 pull, freestyle kick with breast pull, and the powerful “breaststroke countdown.”

The focus is on syncing the arm pull, flutter kick, and glide phases, with a unique breathing mantra: “Bubbles, Goggles, Arms.” You’ll learn how to push water downward to lift yourself up for a breath, how long to glide, and why pausing with arms extended is critical.

Cracking the one-minute barrier in the 100 breaststroke takes more than just raw speed — it demands perfect timing, powerful technique, and intentional training. In this in-depth video, swim coach and national-level swimmer MySwimPro walks through all three pillars of a successful sub-minute swim. 

Breaststroke can be one of the most fluid and rewarding strokes once mastered — but it requires solid coordination, body control, and proper timing. In this easy-to-follow tutorial from Global Triathlon Network, you’ll get a step-by-step breakdown of the full breaststroke technique, covering arm movement, breathing, and kick mechanics.