The Front Crawl is one of the fastest and most common swimming styles. This stroke, typically used in freestyle swimming competitions, has many variations. Since this stroke is highly efficient in terms of energy output in relation to the speed and force of the stroke exerted, many swimmers adapt the style to fit their needs.

When swimming a front crawl, one's body is face down in the water as your arms stroke up behind your ear, scooping the water behind you as your legs kick up and down in a flutter kick. With each alternating stroke of the arms, your body will roll slightly to each side, allowing for air intake. Due to the position of the swimmer's chest, there is minimal drag, which is why this stroke is so easy to master and why it's the fastest stroke.

Swimmer's Tip: Try to push off from the wall the same way each time, this will help you build muscle memory and make your laps faster in the future.