We are introducing you to a workout that can be used to correct imbalances, for example at the shoulder, and strengthen the upper-body musculature. The workout is beneficial for athletes who have upper-cross syndrome (shoulders are pointing forward), are suffering from recurring injuries or want to enhance power output during stroke production. Presented exercises include:…
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Knee Pain: How to Prevent It and Improve Knee Strength
Suffering from knee pain can be a nuisance and improving knee strength can be the answer for you to play tennis pain free. Weather you are Li Na, who just announced her retirement at age 32 due to chronic knee pain, or a college – or junior player, most athletes will experience knee pain sooner…
Workout Video: 9 Exercises to Prevent Knee Pain
The workout video shows you 9 strength exercises to prevent knee pain and improve overall knee strength – watch it! The workout video will introduce you to the respective strength exercises, including exercise descriptions, what muscles they target and what to pay attention to in order to perform the strength exercises in good form. This…
8 Challenging Free Weight Exercises to Improve Energy Transfer
We introduce 8 free weight exercises for advanced athletes that improve your stability and energy transfer capabilities, which ultimately allow you to hit more powerful shots and move quicker around the court. Some free weight exercises, like the Overhead Squat and RDL to Snatch, are advanced and require good range of motion at the shoulder…
11 Useful Exercises to Correct Strength Imbalances
Strength imbalances will negatively impact your power during shots and can lead to injuries. Make corrections now and take a look at the workout we provided for you. Many tennis players have upper body strength imbalances, especially at the shoulder joint, due to varying force demands of the upper extremities during stroke production. You want…
Pre-Season Training Camp in Miami
While it is cold and rainy in most of Europe Alexander Ritschard and I travel to Miami for the 2014 season training camp. Take a look and see for yourself why Miami is a great location for many professional tennis players to prepare for a long season on tour. Why Training Camp In Miami Is Great…
How to Gain Muscle Mass
If you want to gain muscle mass then you must workout vigorously while eating right. Learn more about nutrition and check out our sample hypertrophy training program. In general, athletes need to eat foods that supply them with enough energy and nutrients so that they have the capacity to perform effectively. Gaining 1 lb/week of…