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Strength Training for Swimmers
Beginner–IntermediateFree

Strength Training for Swimmers

Canyons 8th grade LP

Tim L.
Tim L.· May 2025
4athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
8 weeks
Days / week
3 days
Level
Beginner, Intermediate
Goal
Athletics
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
60 min
Lifting for swimmers

Who it's for

Beginners new to structured strength training
Athletes focused on athletics
Athletes who can train 3 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Quadriceps
23%
Glutes
16.3%
Lower Back
14%
Hamstrings
11.4%
Upper Back
9.1%
Lats
5.3%
Abs
3.8%
Front Delts
3.4%
Triceps
3.3%
Other
2.7%
Middle Delts
2.3%
Biceps
1.8%
Chest
1.8%
Olympic
1.8%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Pull-Up (Bodyweight)45–10 reps
2Pull-Up (Bodyweight)1AMRAP
3Rack Pull (Barbell)35 reps
4Pendlay Row38 reps
5Med Ball Slam38 reps
6Sled Pull30 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Isometric Row Hold (Dumbbell)45 reps@8
15 reps@10
2Single Arm Floor Press38 reps@8
18 reps@10
3Landmine Clean And Press18 reps@7
48 reps
4Lateral Med Ball Slam310 reps
5Landmine Twist315 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Front Squat (Barbell)45 reps@8
2Front Squat (Barbell)1AMRAP@10
3Overhead Press (Dumbbell)28–12 reps@8
18–12 reps@10
4Hang Clean43 reps60%
5Single Arm Tricep Extension (Cable)38–12 reps@9
6Sled Push30 reps

Weeks 2–8 are in the app

Download Boostcamp to follow the full program with auto-progression and built-in coaching notes.

Common questions

Yes, Strength Training for Swimmers is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 8 weeks are fully unlocked.

This program is built around a full gym. Make sure you have consistent access before starting, since the progression model assumes you can perform the same movements week over week.

Each session typically takes around 60 minutes to complete. That estimate covers your working sets but doesn't account for warm-up or rest between sets, so budget a little extra time when you're first learning the movements.

Strength Training for Swimmers is structured around 3 training days per week, with rest days built in to allow for recovery. The Boostcamp app lets you reschedule sessions if your week doesn't go to plan.

The program runs for 8 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Strength Training for Swimmers is available inside the Boostcamp app, free on iOS and Android. Once you download the app, you can search for the program by name. The app tracks all your sets and weights automatically, so you always know exactly what to do next session.

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