Dolphin Kick Technique – Knees vs. Hips, Up-Kick Secrets, & Drills

Dax and Elvis break down the REAL way to unlock a killer dolphin kick – forget the outdated "wiggle from the hips" advice!In this technique deep-dive from Night Swim:

Why teaching from the knees (tuck-extend "inchworm" style) works better for most swimmers than full-body undulation

The massive power in the up-kick (often 50-80% of propulsion – most people neglect it!)

Posterior chain secrets: hamstrings, glutes, and how to use them like pros (Phelps-level undulation)

Common mistakes that kill speed (too much knee bend, draggy full-body wave)

Killer drills: Up-kick-only 25s, fish/whale drill, minnow progressions to feel the full wave

Whether you're working pullouts, underwater dolphin kicks, or butterfly, this will level up your "fifth stroke."

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