The Hamstrings and Erector Spinae Stretch improves flexibility of the knee flexors, trunk extensors and possibly the calves. You should be regularly stretching out the hamstrings after intense practice sessions on the court or lower-body strength workouts in the gym to reduce the risk for injury and reduce the onset of delayed muscle soreness the…
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Abductor Stretch & Oblique Stretch
The Abductor Stretch & Oblique Stretch focuses on improving flexibility of the hip abductors and trunk rotators. It is a two in one static stretching exercise. The focus is on improving flexibility of the hip abductors and obliques, thereby improving range of motion and minimizing the risk for injury. You should implement this oblique stretch…
Oblique Stretch Targets Trunk Rotators
The Supine Oblique Stretch improves flexibility of the trunk rotator musculature, reduces the risk of injury and aids in the muscle recovery process. The oblique stretch is essential for tennis players because the trunk rotators aid in the power production during groundstrokes and the serve. The obliques consist of fast twitch muscle fibers that have…
Erector Spinae Stretch
The Supine Erector Spinae Stretch targets the large spine extensor muscle group using during stroke production. Its main purpose is to improve flexibility. The spinae stretch is important for tennis players since this large muscle group is being activated during groundstrokes and the serve. During groundstrokes the erector spinae plays a supporting role in trunk…
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…
Dynamic Lateral Lunge Stretch w. Trunk Rotation
The Lateral Lunge Stretch with Trunk Rotation is a multiplanar dynamic stretching exercise for the legs and obliques that is ideal for tennis players The lateral lunge stretch with trunk rotation reduce the risk of injury, optimizes power-production capabilities, improving flexibility and stability by increasing muscle tissue temperature. Find out more about the benefits of…
Dynamic Bilateral Squat Trunk Rotation Stretch
The Dynamic Bilateral Squat with Trunk Rotation Stretch is a total body dynamic stretching exercise for tennis players. Its main focus is to prepare you for explosive movements on the tennis court during stroke production and lateral movement along the baseline. By increasing muscle tissue temperature the dynamic bilateral squat with trunk rotation stretch optimizes…
Dynamic Squat with Overhead Reach Stretch
The Dynamic Squat with Overhead Reach Stretch warms up the muscles acting on the knee, hip and shoulders used during serving and groundstrokes. The dynamic squat with overhead reach stretch prepares various muscle groups for burst action, reduces the risk for injury, improves flexibility of the glutes and lats and enhances stability properties. If you…
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…