Straight arm
When the arm is held straight, it produces less propulsion and is therefore less effective than using a bent arm stroke, that uses a shorter lever and results in a faster action.
When the arm is held straight, it produces less propulsion and is therefore less effective than using a bent arm stroke, that uses a shorter lever and results in a faster action.
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