The use of this form of training can develop strength in muscle groups although the training must be at several joint angles to benefit the total motion. Isometric training can be used in a rehabilitative setting to aid injured swimmers. To generate force during a movement, isokinetic training can be used. This type of training allows for force generation during movements at pre-selected or fixed speeds. One major benefit of isokinetic training is the overloading of muscles that causes them to generate maximum force through the entire range of motion of the joint.
Isokinetic training combines both the nervous and muscular systems.
Movement patterns are specific to sport performance and both systems are necessary to optimize the muscular endurance and power of swimming. Isokinetic training makes it possible to activate muscles to their maximal potential at all points throughout a movement at a particular speed. Plyometric training has gained interest over the past several years. Athletes that participate in sports that require powerful movements such as sprinting can use these types of drills. Plyometrics is often termed explosive jump training.