The Cable Bicep Curl is a resistance training exercise for the upper-body, which focuses on developing strength targeting the anterior arm musculature (biceps). Make sure you use appropriate weight so you can control the action throughout the entire range of motion. Otherwise you may only reap half the benefits. Very often, people use too much…
Month: October 2014
Upright Cable Row: How to Perform It
The Upright Cable Row is a resistance training exercise for beginners to improve strength of the back and shoulder musculature. Make sure you use appropriate weight so you can control the action throughout the entire range of motion. Otherwise you may only reap half the benefits. Very often, people use too much resistance. They pull…
How to Perform Cable Shoulder Extensions
The Cable Shoulder Extensions is a resistance training exercise for beginners to improve strength of the back and shoulder musculature. Make sure you use appropriate weight so you can control the action throughout the entire range of motion. Otherwise you may only reap half the benefits. Very often, people use too much resistance. They pull…
Highlights: Quarterfinal Round ITA Atlantic Regionals at UVA
Today the singles & doubles quarterfinal round of the ITA Atlantic Regionals were going at UVA’s Snyder Tennis Center. Three members of the Virginia men’s tennis team made it through into the quarterfinal singles rounds and one doubles team reached the semi finals. Watch today’s highlights! Gallery
Horizontal Pull Up: How to Perform It
The Horizontal Pull Up is a closed circuit calisthenic exercise for the upper-body. The horizontal pull up focuses on developing strength of the back (rhomboids, latissimus dorsi, trapezius), shoulders (deltoids) and bicep musculature. Most tennis players, especially girls, cannot perform regular pull ups because they have weak cores and don’t have enough upper body strength.…
DB Military Press: How to Perform It
The DB Military Press is an open circuit resistance training exercise for athletes to strengthen the upper-body. The DB Military Press is an open circuit resistance exercise to strengthen the shoulder- (deltoids) and triceps musculature. In addition the Military Press develops stabilizers acting on the scapulae, such as trapezius, levator scapulae and serratus anterior. Make…
Correct Imbalances: 9 Helpful Exercises
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:…
DB Incline Bench Press: How to Perform It
The DB Incline Bench Press is an open circuit resistance training exercise for athletes to strengthen the upper-body. The DB Incline Bench Press is an open circuit resistance exercise for the upper-body to develop strength and stabilizers targeting the chest (pectoralis major), shoulder (deltoids) and triceps musculature. In the incline position deltoids action is elevated…
DB Bench Press: How to Perform It
The DB Bench Press is an open circuit resistance exercise for the upper-body, which focuses on developing strength targeting the chest, shoulder and triceps musculature. The DB Bench Press also increasing range of motion for the pectoralis major, thereby opening up the shoulder and decreasing imbalances. Make sure you use appropriate weight so you can…
Clap Push Up: How to Perform It
The Clap Push Up is a calisthenic exercise for the upper-body, which focuses on developing explosiveness targeting the chest, shoulder and triceps musculature. Make sure you maintain appropriate posture so you can control the action throughout the entire range of motion. Otherwise you may only reap half the benefits. Very often, people cheat and don’t…
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…