The lateral squat is an essential compound resistance training exercise to strengthen the hip abductors, hip- and knee extensors and enhance lateral movement abilities. Because the lateral squat is a compound exercise activating numerous muscle groups simultaneously, body control and neuromuscular system efficiency can be improved. Since the lateral squat emulates the movement characteristics seen…
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Quadriceps Stretch
The static Quadriceps Stretch targets the knee extensors and you can utilize it to improve flexibility and aids in muscle recovery after ballistic jumping workouts. Tennis players should do quad stretching regularly to prevent knee pain and reduce the risk for knee injuries. If you extend the hip behind the torso during the knee stretch…
Dynamic Cross Over Lunge Stretch with Heel Reach
The Dynamic Cross Over Lunge Stretch with Heel Reach warms up the leg and trunk musculature that you use during stroke production in tennis. The dynamic cross over lunge stretch with heel reach optimizes the respective musculature for explosive muscle action such as seen when hitting groundstrokes. In addition this lunge stretch reduces the risk…
Dynamic Lunge and Ankle Reach Stretch
The Dynamic Lunge and Ankle Reach Stretch warms up the musculature used when hitting groundstrokes in closed stance. The dynamic lunge and ankle reach stretch is a total body stretching exercise that you should include into your pre-match warm up routine because it prepares various muscle groups simultaneously. Its purpose is to prepare the musculature…
Lunge and Overhead Reach Dynamic Stretch
The Lunge and Overhead Reach dynamic stretch warms up the musculature of the legs and trunk used during stroke production. The lunge and overhead reach prepares you for explosive movements on the tennis court, reduces the risk for injury and improves flexibility and dynamic stability by increasing muscle tissue temperature. Implement the lunge and overhead…
Core Stretch: Lunge And Twist
The Lunge and Twist Core Stretch warms up the musculature of the legs and core used during stroke production. The lunge and twist core stretch is a total body dynamic stretch that reduces the risk for injury by increasing muscle tissue temperature and improves flexibility and stability. If you want the full benefits associated with…
Butt Kicks Dynamic Quad Stretch
The Butt Kicks is a dynamic quad stretch that focuses on warming up the anterior thigh musculature for explosive movements on the court. The butt kicks dynamic quad stretch is essential for tennis players since the quadriceps contribute in running and explosive jumps during the serve. Because the quads can be involved in various knee…
Dynamic Cross Over Lunge Stretch
The Dynamic Cross Over Lunge Stretch warms up the knee and hip musculature you use during closed stance stroke production. The dynamic cross over lunge stretch prepares you for explosive movements, reduces the risk for injury and improves flexibility. Find out more about the benefits of a proper warm up routine. Because the cross over…
Dynamic Forward and Reverse Lunge Stretch
The dynamic forward and reverse lunge stretch enhances dynamic stability and warms up the musculature used during closed stance groundstrokes. The dynamic forward and reverse lunge stretch prepares you for match play by emulating the movement mechanics during stroke production, where you are lunging forward. Since the forward and reverse lunge is very dynamic you…
Duck Walk Dynamic Stretch
The Duck Walk Dynamic Stretch is a tennis warm up preparing various muscles of the lower extremities for explosive movements. The duck walk dynamic stretch also opens up the groin area and by increasing muscle tissue temperature the duck walk reduces the risk for injury and increases flexibility. The goal is to get in the…
Single Leg Romanian Deadlift Quadriceps Stretch
The Single Leg Romanian Deadlift with Quadriceps Stretch warms up the musculature of the anterior and posterior thigh used during sprinting and explosive jumping. Aside from preparing you for explosive movements on the court, the single leg Romanian deadlift and quadriceps stretch reduces the risk of pulling a muscle, improves flexibility of the hamstrings and…
Front Squat
The front squat is a compound resistance training exercise to strengthen the knee- and hip extensors and prepare the athlete for more complex movements during Olympic lifts. Because the front squat is a compound exercise activating numerous muscle groups simultaneously, it improves neuromuscular system efficiency. In addition the front squat improves body control and flexibility…