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…
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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…
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…
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…
Discover the “2 for the Offense” Tennis Drill
The “2 for the Offense” is an on-court tennis drill that allows you to improve footwork for the inside-out forehand, court awareness and directional control of the forehand and backhand. The tennis drill is suitable for tennis players who are familiar with speed ladder drills. The players have dependable groundstrokes and can control direction, depth…
Speed Drills: 3 Simple On-Court Drills That Will Improve Your Agility
Being able to change direction quickly on the court is essential nowadays because the players are hitting harder and we have 3 simple speed drills that will help you improve your agility. So, if you are looking to improve your speed, quickness and agility then we have 3 great on-court speed drills for you. Watch…
Dual Landmine Core Trainer: New Product Review
The Dual Landmine Core Trainer is a double barrel ground-based core training tool that allows you to develop total body & core strength and power, especially via rotational exercises, for athletes of all skill levels. The solid, easy-to-setup adjustable landmine core trainer is a must-have training tool because you can do dual-bar movements, train in…