The Hang Snatch is a power training exercise for professional athletes to enhance hip flexor speed. The Hang Snatch is a compound exercise, which focuses on: improving the synergy of the neuromuscular system learning the snatch receive (improving hip flexor speed) improving explosiveness of hip extensor musculature while transitioning into shoulder shrug. In addition, you…
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Push Jerk
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The Push Jerk is a compound resistance training exercise for advanced athletes to improve hip flexor speed, body control and coordination. How to Progress If you use additional weights…make sure you use appropriate resistance so you can control the action throughout the entire range of motion. Otherwise you defeat the purpose of the exercise. Very…
Hip Flexor Stretch
The Hip Flexor Stretch can be used to correct tightness of the hip flexors. The stretching video demonstrates proper execution. The stretch helps in reducing the risk of injury and aids in the muscle recovery process after long matches or practice session. Since most tennis players have tight hip flexors this stretch should be one…
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 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 Glute Stretch: High Knee Pull
The High Knee Pull is a dynamic glute stretch to prepare you for explosive running and jumping activities. Additionally, the high knee pull reduces the risk for injury and improves flexibility by increasing muscle tissue temperature. This dynamic glute stretch is essential because you are using the glutes, hip flexors and adductors with every step…