Strength Training for Swimmers

by Tim L.
3 athletes joined

Program Description

Lifting for swimmers

Program Overview

  • Level
    Beginner, Novice
  • Goal
    Athletics
  • Equipment
    Full Gym
  • Program Length
    8 weeks
  • Time Per Workout
    60 minutes
  • Created
    May 06, 2025 03:33
  • Last Edited
    Jun 18, 2025 11:01

Summary

Unlock your swimming potential with this 8-week Strength Training program designed specifically for swimmers. Committing just three days a week, you'll focus on building explosive power and endurance through targeted barbell exercises, including the Front Squat. Each session emphasizes proper technique and progressive overload, ensuring your legs and core are primed for peak performance in the water. Dive into strength that translates to speed and agility in your strokes!
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WEEK 1
WEEK 2
WEEK 3
WEEK 4
WEEK 5
WEEK 6
WEEK 7
WEEK 8
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Front Squat (Barbell)
4
5 reps
RPE 8
2
Front Squat (Barbell)
1
AMRAP
RPE 10
3
Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
2
1
8-12 reps
8-12 reps
RPE 8
RPE 10
4
Hang Clean
4
3 reps
60%
5
Single Arm Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
8-12 reps
RPE 9
6
Sled Push
3
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Front Squat (Barbell)
4
5 reps
RPE 8
2
Front Squat (Barbell)
1
AMRAP
RPE 10
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Front Squat (Barbell)
4
5 reps
RPE 8
2
Front Squat (Barbell)
1
AMRAP
RPE 10
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Front Squat (Barbell)
4
5 reps
RPE 8
2
Front Squat (Barbell)
1
AMRAP
RPE 10
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Front Squat (Barbell)
4
5 reps
RPE 8
2
Front Squat (Barbell)
1
AMRAP
RPE 10
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Front Squat (Barbell)
4
5 reps
RPE 8
2
Front Squat (Barbell)
1
AMRAP
RPE 10
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Front Squat (Barbell)
4
5 reps
RPE 8
2
Front Squat (Barbell)
1
AMRAP
RPE 10
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Front Squat (Barbell)
4
5 reps
RPE 8
2
Front Squat (Barbell)
1
AMRAP
RPE 10
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
4
5-10 reps
-
2
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
1
AMRAP
-
3
Rack Pull (Barbell)
3
5 reps
-
4
Pendlay Row
3
8 reps
-
5
Med Ball Slam
3
8 reps
-
6
Sled Pull
3
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Isometric Row Hold (Dumbbell)
4
1
5 reps
5 reps
RPE 8
RPE 10
2
Single Arm Floor Press
3
1
8 reps
8 reps
RPE 8
RPE 10
3
Landmine Clean And Press
1
4
8 reps
8 reps
RPE 7
-
4
Lateral Med Ball Slam
3
10 reps
-
5
Landmine Twist
3
15 reps
-
Week 1
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Day 2
1
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
4 Sets
5-10 Reps
-
2
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
1 Set
AMRAP
-
3
Rack Pull (Barbell)
3 Sets
5 Reps
-
4
Pendlay Row
3 Sets
8 Reps
-
5
Med Ball Slam
3 Sets
8 Reps
-
6
Sled Pull
3 Sets
-
Day 3
1
Isometric Row Hold (Dumbbell)
4 Sets
1 Set
5 Reps
5 Reps
@8
@10
2
Single Arm Floor Press
3 Sets
1 Set
8 Reps
8 Reps
@8
@10
3
Landmine Clean And Press
1 Set
4 Sets
8 Reps
8 Reps
@7
-
4
Lateral Med Ball Slam
3 Sets
10 Reps
-
5
Landmine Twist
3 Sets
15 Reps
-
Day 1
1
Front Squat (Barbell)
4 Sets
5 Reps
@8
2
Front Squat (Barbell)
1 Set
AMRAP
@10
3
Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
2 Sets
1 Set
8-12 Reps
8-12 Reps
@8
@10
4
Hang Clean
4 Sets
3 Reps
60%
5
Single Arm Tricep Extension (Cable)
3 Sets
8-12 Reps
@9
6
Sled Push
3 Sets
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