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⭐Swim-Specific Dryland Strength Add-On Pack (Upper Body Focus)

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⭐Swim-Specific Dryland Strength Add-On Pack (Upper Body Focus)

Author

Coach Darren Gibbons

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Length

3 Weeks

Plan Description

Swim-Specific Dryland Strength Add-On Pack (Upper Body Focus)

Build swim power, control, and technique—outside the pool.

This 10-session dryland strength pack is designed specifically for swimmers and triathletes looking to develop upper body strength, improve catch phase power, reinforce streamline position, and enhance shoulder durability.

Each session is 20–30 minutes and can be used:

After technique swim sets

On dryland or strength days

During taper or transition weeks

For targeted prehab and shoulder health

What’s Included:

10 structured dryland sessions

Focus areas: pull phase, recovery control, streamline strength, scapular stability, and core connection

Regressions and progressions for each exercise

Coaching notes and self-cues for technique transfer

Designed by Smart Performance Coaching – built for swim performance

No gym required. Just bands, bodyweight, and purpose.

Ideal for:
Swimmers, triathletes, open water athletes seeking pool-specific dryland that translates directly to better stroke mechanics.

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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Other x3
01:30:00 00:30:00
Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Other
01:30:00 00:30:00

Training Load By Week


Coach Darren Gibbons

British TriathTriathlon Coach (Personal Coach)

Level 4 S&C Fundamentals Coach

80/20 Endurance Certified Coach

Level 2 Training Peaks Accredited Coach

NCFE Level 2 Nutrition & Health

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