Coach’s Notes: The workout summary and the workout below is from exercise.com. Below is a four week plan for 3 days a week. If you are unsure how to do a particular exercise visit the above website for an U-tube demonstration on how to do the exercise correctly. Information for this page is from:
https://www.exercise.com/workout-plans/water-polo-workout-plan
4 Weeks / 3 Days per Week / Intermediate
Workout Summary: The physically demanding sport of water polo requires a high level of fitness. The Water Polo Workout Plan is a combination of water polo dry land workouts that will help you harness the power and strength necessary to compete at your highest level.
Week 1:
Water Polo Push-Pull Workout
Day 1:
Exercise: Works: Sets Time Reps Rest
Pull-Up Lats / Intermediate 3 8 01:00
Chin-up Lats / Intermediate 3 8 01:00
Hammer Strength – Seated Row Lats / Beginner 3 10 01:00
Deadlift Hamstrings / Inter 3 8 01:00
Bench Press Chest / Beginner 3 8 01:00
Military Press Shoulders/ Beginner 3 10 01:00
Push-up Chest / Beginner 3 20 01:00
Pec Deck Chest / Beginner 3 10 01:00
Day 2:
Water Polo Chest, Legs and Core Workout
Exercise:
Swiss Ball Push-up Chest / Expert 3 15 01:00
Hang Clean Quads / Intermediate 3 6 01:00
Barbell Lunge Quads / Intermediate 3 6 01:00
Deadlift Hamstrings / Intermediate 3 6 01:00
Dumbbell Bench Press Chest / Beginner 3 10 01:00
Incline Dumbbell Bench Press Chest / Beginner 3 10 01:00
EZ-Bar Overhead Tricep Extension Triceps / Intermediate 3 10 01:00
Dumbbell Kickback Triceps / Beginner 3 10 01:00
Air Bicycle Abs / Beginner 3 20 01:00
Plank Abs / Intermediate 3 01:00
Side Plank Obliques / Intermediate 3 00:30
Day 3:
Water Polo Shoulder, Back and legs Workout
Exercise:
Front Squat Quads / Intermediate 3 8 01:00
Hang Clean and Press Hamstrings / Expert 3 8 01:00
Standing Barbell Calf Raise Calves / Beginner 3 12 01:00
Dumbbell Curl Biceps / Beginner 3 10 01:00
Dumbbell Front Raise Shoulders / Beginner 3 10 01:00
Hammer Curl Shoulders / Beginner 3 10 01:00
Dumbbell Front Rise Triceps / Intermediate 3 10 01:00
Lateral Raise Shoulders/ Beginner 3 12 01:00
Pulse Up Abs / Intermediate 3 10 01:00
Full Hanging Leg Raise Abs / Expert 3 10 01:00
Week 2:
Water Polo Push-Pull Workout
Day 1:
Exercise: Works: Sets Time Reps Rest
Pull-Up Lats / Intermediate 3 8 01:00
Chin-up Lats / Intermediate 3 8 01:00
Hammer Strength – Seated Row Lats / Beginner 3 10 01:00
Deadlift Hamstrings / Inter 3 8 01:00
Bench Press Chest / Beginner 3 8 01:00
Military Press Shoulders/ Beginner 3 10 01:00
Push-up Chest / Beginner 3 20 01:00
Pec Deck Chest / Beginner 3 10 01:00
Day 2:
Water Polo Chest, Legs and Core Workout
Exercise:
Swiss Ball Push-up Chest / Expert 3 15 01:00
Hang Clean Quads / Intermediate 3 6 01:00
Barbell Lunge Quads / Intermediate 3 6 01:00
Deadlift Hamstrings / Intermediate 3 6 01:00
Dumbbell Bench Press Chest / Beginner 3 10 01:00
Incline Dumbbell Bench Press Chest / Beginner 3 10 01:00
EZ-Bar Overhead Tricep Extension Triceps / Intermediate 3 10 01:00
Dumbbell Kickback Triceps / Beginner 3 10 01:00
Air Bicycle Abs / Beginner 3 20 01:00
Plank Abs / Intermediate 3 01:00
Side Plank Obliques / Intermediate 3 00:30
Day 3:
Water Polo Shoulder, Back and legs Workout
Exercise:
Front Squat Quads / Intermediate 3 8 01:00
Hang Clean and Press Hamstrings / Expert 3 8 01:00
Standing Barbell Calf Raise Calves / Beginner 3 12 01:00
Dumbbell Curl Biceps / Beginner 3 10 01:00
Dumbbell Front Raise Shoulders / Beginner 3 10 01:00
Hammer Curl Shoulders / Beginner 3 10 01:00
Dumbbell Front Rise Triceps / Intermediate 3 10 01:00
Lateral Raise Shoulders/ Beginner 3 12 01:00
Pulse Up Abs / Intermediate 3 10 01:00
Full Hanging Leg Raise Abs / Expert 3 10 01:00
Week 3:
Water Polo Push-Pull Workout
Day 1:
Exercise: Works: Sets Time Reps Rest
Pull-Up Lats / Intermediate 3 10 01:00
Chin-up Lats / Intermediate 3 10 01:00
Hammer Strength – Seated Row Lats / Beginner 3 12 01:00
Deadlift Hamstrings / Inter 3 10 01:00
Bench Press Chest / Beginner 3 10 01:00
Military Press Shoulders/ Beginner 3 12 01:00
Push-up Chest / Beginner 3 30 01:00
Pec Deck Chest / Beginner 3 12 01:00
Day 2:
Water Polo Chest, Legs and Core Workout
Exercise:
Swiss Ball Push-up Chest / Expert 3 20 01:00
Hang Clean Quads / Intermediate 3 8 01:00
Barbell Lunge Quads / Intermediate 3 8 01:00
Deadlift Hamstrings / Intermediate 3 8 01:00
Dumbbell Bench Press Chest / Beginner 3 12 01:00
Incline Dumbbell Bench Press Chest / Beginner 3 12 01:00
EZ-Bar Overhead Tricep Extension Triceps / Intermediate 3 12 01:00
Dumbbell Kickback Triceps / Beginner 3 12 01:00
Air Bicycle Abs / Beginner 3 30 01:00
Plank Abs / Intermediate 3 01:30
Side Plank Obliques / Intermediate 3 00:45
Day 3:
Water Polo Shoulder, Back and legs Workout
Exercise:
Front Squat Quads / Intermediate 3 8 01:00
Hang Clean and Press Hamstrings / Expert 3 8 01:00
Standing Barbell Calf Raise Calves / Beginner 3 15 01:00
Dumbbell Curl Biceps / Beginner 3 12 01:00
Dumbbell Front Raise Shoulders / Beginner 3 12 01:00
Hammer Curl Shoulders / Beginner 3 12 01:00
Dumbbell Front Rise Triceps / Intermediate 3 12 01:00
Lateral Raise Shoulders/ Beginner 3 15 01:00
Pulse Up Abs / Intermediate 3 12 01:00
Full Hanging Leg Raise Abs / Expert 3 12 01:00
Week 4:
Water Polo Push-Pull Workout
Day 1:
Exercise: Works: Sets Time Reps Rest
Pull-Up Lats / Intermediate 3 10 01:00
Chin-up Lats / Intermediate 3 10 01:00
Hammer Strength – Seated Row Lats / Beginner 3 12 01:00
Deadlift Hamstrings / Inter 3 10 01:00
Bench Press Chest / Beginner 3 10 01:00
Military Press Shoulders/ Beginner 3 12 01:00
Push-up Chest / Beginner 3 30 01:00
Pec Deck Chest / Beginner 3 12 01:00
Day 2:
Water Polo Chest, Legs and Core Workout
Exercise:
Swiss Ball Push-up Chest / Expert 3 20 01:00
Hang Clean Quads / Intermediate 3 8 01:00
Barbell Lunge Quads / Intermediate 3 8 01:00
Deadlift Hamstrings / Intermediate 3 8 01:00
Dumbbell Bench Press Chest / Beginner 3 12 01:00
Incline Dumbbell Bench Press Chest / Beginner 3 12 01:00
EZ-Bar Overhead Tricep Extension Triceps / Intermediate 3 12 01:00
Dumbbell Kickback Triceps / Beginner 3 12 01:00
Air Bicycle Abs / Beginner 3 30 01:00
Plank Abs / Intermediate 3 01:30
Side Plank Obliques / Intermediate 3 00:45
Day 3:
Water Polo Shoulder, Back and legs Workout
Exercise:
Front Squat Quads / Intermediate 3 8 01:00
Hang Clean and Press Hamstrings / Expert 3 8 01:00
Standing Barbell Calf Raise Calves / Beginner 3 15 01:00
Dumbbell Curl Biceps / Beginner 3 12 01:00
Dumbbell Front Raise Shoulders / Beginner 3 12 01:00
Hammer Curl Shoulders / Beginner 3 12 01:00
Dumbbell Front Rise Triceps / Intermediate 3 12 01:00
Lateral Raise Shoulders/ Beginner 3 15 01:00
Pulse Up Abs / Intermediate 3 12 01:00
Full Hanging Leg Raise Abs / Expert 3 12 01:00
https://www.exercise.com/workout-plans/water-polo-workout-plan
4 Weeks / 3 Days per Week / Intermediate
Workout Summary: The physically demanding sport of water polo requires a high level of fitness. The Water Polo Workout Plan is a combination of water polo dry land workouts that will help you harness the power and strength necessary to compete at your highest level.
Week 1:
Water Polo Push-Pull Workout
Day 1:
Exercise: Works: Sets Time Reps Rest
Pull-Up Lats / Intermediate 3 8 01:00
Chin-up Lats / Intermediate 3 8 01:00
Hammer Strength – Seated Row Lats / Beginner 3 10 01:00
Deadlift Hamstrings / Inter 3 8 01:00
Bench Press Chest / Beginner 3 8 01:00
Military Press Shoulders/ Beginner 3 10 01:00
Push-up Chest / Beginner 3 20 01:00
Pec Deck Chest / Beginner 3 10 01:00
Day 2:
Water Polo Chest, Legs and Core Workout
Exercise:
Swiss Ball Push-up Chest / Expert 3 15 01:00
Hang Clean Quads / Intermediate 3 6 01:00
Barbell Lunge Quads / Intermediate 3 6 01:00
Deadlift Hamstrings / Intermediate 3 6 01:00
Dumbbell Bench Press Chest / Beginner 3 10 01:00
Incline Dumbbell Bench Press Chest / Beginner 3 10 01:00
EZ-Bar Overhead Tricep Extension Triceps / Intermediate 3 10 01:00
Dumbbell Kickback Triceps / Beginner 3 10 01:00
Air Bicycle Abs / Beginner 3 20 01:00
Plank Abs / Intermediate 3 01:00
Side Plank Obliques / Intermediate 3 00:30
Day 3:
Water Polo Shoulder, Back and legs Workout
Exercise:
Front Squat Quads / Intermediate 3 8 01:00
Hang Clean and Press Hamstrings / Expert 3 8 01:00
Standing Barbell Calf Raise Calves / Beginner 3 12 01:00
Dumbbell Curl Biceps / Beginner 3 10 01:00
Dumbbell Front Raise Shoulders / Beginner 3 10 01:00
Hammer Curl Shoulders / Beginner 3 10 01:00
Dumbbell Front Rise Triceps / Intermediate 3 10 01:00
Lateral Raise Shoulders/ Beginner 3 12 01:00
Pulse Up Abs / Intermediate 3 10 01:00
Full Hanging Leg Raise Abs / Expert 3 10 01:00
Week 2:
Water Polo Push-Pull Workout
Day 1:
Exercise: Works: Sets Time Reps Rest
Pull-Up Lats / Intermediate 3 8 01:00
Chin-up Lats / Intermediate 3 8 01:00
Hammer Strength – Seated Row Lats / Beginner 3 10 01:00
Deadlift Hamstrings / Inter 3 8 01:00
Bench Press Chest / Beginner 3 8 01:00
Military Press Shoulders/ Beginner 3 10 01:00
Push-up Chest / Beginner 3 20 01:00
Pec Deck Chest / Beginner 3 10 01:00
Day 2:
Water Polo Chest, Legs and Core Workout
Exercise:
Swiss Ball Push-up Chest / Expert 3 15 01:00
Hang Clean Quads / Intermediate 3 6 01:00
Barbell Lunge Quads / Intermediate 3 6 01:00
Deadlift Hamstrings / Intermediate 3 6 01:00
Dumbbell Bench Press Chest / Beginner 3 10 01:00
Incline Dumbbell Bench Press Chest / Beginner 3 10 01:00
EZ-Bar Overhead Tricep Extension Triceps / Intermediate 3 10 01:00
Dumbbell Kickback Triceps / Beginner 3 10 01:00
Air Bicycle Abs / Beginner 3 20 01:00
Plank Abs / Intermediate 3 01:00
Side Plank Obliques / Intermediate 3 00:30
Day 3:
Water Polo Shoulder, Back and legs Workout
Exercise:
Front Squat Quads / Intermediate 3 8 01:00
Hang Clean and Press Hamstrings / Expert 3 8 01:00
Standing Barbell Calf Raise Calves / Beginner 3 12 01:00
Dumbbell Curl Biceps / Beginner 3 10 01:00
Dumbbell Front Raise Shoulders / Beginner 3 10 01:00
Hammer Curl Shoulders / Beginner 3 10 01:00
Dumbbell Front Rise Triceps / Intermediate 3 10 01:00
Lateral Raise Shoulders/ Beginner 3 12 01:00
Pulse Up Abs / Intermediate 3 10 01:00
Full Hanging Leg Raise Abs / Expert 3 10 01:00
Week 3:
Water Polo Push-Pull Workout
Day 1:
Exercise: Works: Sets Time Reps Rest
Pull-Up Lats / Intermediate 3 10 01:00
Chin-up Lats / Intermediate 3 10 01:00
Hammer Strength – Seated Row Lats / Beginner 3 12 01:00
Deadlift Hamstrings / Inter 3 10 01:00
Bench Press Chest / Beginner 3 10 01:00
Military Press Shoulders/ Beginner 3 12 01:00
Push-up Chest / Beginner 3 30 01:00
Pec Deck Chest / Beginner 3 12 01:00
Day 2:
Water Polo Chest, Legs and Core Workout
Exercise:
Swiss Ball Push-up Chest / Expert 3 20 01:00
Hang Clean Quads / Intermediate 3 8 01:00
Barbell Lunge Quads / Intermediate 3 8 01:00
Deadlift Hamstrings / Intermediate 3 8 01:00
Dumbbell Bench Press Chest / Beginner 3 12 01:00
Incline Dumbbell Bench Press Chest / Beginner 3 12 01:00
EZ-Bar Overhead Tricep Extension Triceps / Intermediate 3 12 01:00
Dumbbell Kickback Triceps / Beginner 3 12 01:00
Air Bicycle Abs / Beginner 3 30 01:00
Plank Abs / Intermediate 3 01:30
Side Plank Obliques / Intermediate 3 00:45
Day 3:
Water Polo Shoulder, Back and legs Workout
Exercise:
Front Squat Quads / Intermediate 3 8 01:00
Hang Clean and Press Hamstrings / Expert 3 8 01:00
Standing Barbell Calf Raise Calves / Beginner 3 15 01:00
Dumbbell Curl Biceps / Beginner 3 12 01:00
Dumbbell Front Raise Shoulders / Beginner 3 12 01:00
Hammer Curl Shoulders / Beginner 3 12 01:00
Dumbbell Front Rise Triceps / Intermediate 3 12 01:00
Lateral Raise Shoulders/ Beginner 3 15 01:00
Pulse Up Abs / Intermediate 3 12 01:00
Full Hanging Leg Raise Abs / Expert 3 12 01:00
Week 4:
Water Polo Push-Pull Workout
Day 1:
Exercise: Works: Sets Time Reps Rest
Pull-Up Lats / Intermediate 3 10 01:00
Chin-up Lats / Intermediate 3 10 01:00
Hammer Strength – Seated Row Lats / Beginner 3 12 01:00
Deadlift Hamstrings / Inter 3 10 01:00
Bench Press Chest / Beginner 3 10 01:00
Military Press Shoulders/ Beginner 3 12 01:00
Push-up Chest / Beginner 3 30 01:00
Pec Deck Chest / Beginner 3 12 01:00
Day 2:
Water Polo Chest, Legs and Core Workout
Exercise:
Swiss Ball Push-up Chest / Expert 3 20 01:00
Hang Clean Quads / Intermediate 3 8 01:00
Barbell Lunge Quads / Intermediate 3 8 01:00
Deadlift Hamstrings / Intermediate 3 8 01:00
Dumbbell Bench Press Chest / Beginner 3 12 01:00
Incline Dumbbell Bench Press Chest / Beginner 3 12 01:00
EZ-Bar Overhead Tricep Extension Triceps / Intermediate 3 12 01:00
Dumbbell Kickback Triceps / Beginner 3 12 01:00
Air Bicycle Abs / Beginner 3 30 01:00
Plank Abs / Intermediate 3 01:30
Side Plank Obliques / Intermediate 3 00:45
Day 3:
Water Polo Shoulder, Back and legs Workout
Exercise:
Front Squat Quads / Intermediate 3 8 01:00
Hang Clean and Press Hamstrings / Expert 3 8 01:00
Standing Barbell Calf Raise Calves / Beginner 3 15 01:00
Dumbbell Curl Biceps / Beginner 3 12 01:00
Dumbbell Front Raise Shoulders / Beginner 3 12 01:00
Hammer Curl Shoulders / Beginner 3 12 01:00
Dumbbell Front Rise Triceps / Intermediate 3 12 01:00
Lateral Raise Shoulders/ Beginner 3 15 01:00
Pulse Up Abs / Intermediate 3 12 01:00
Full Hanging Leg Raise Abs / Expert 3 12 01:00