The Wrist Flexor Stretch improves flexibility of the wrist flexors and should be done regularly to reduce the risk for wrist injuries. Tennis players can experience nagging wrist injuries due to flexibility, strengths and overuse issues at the wrist. Especially when working on the serve snap or forehand topspin. Therefore it is advisable that you…
Category: Performance Preparation
Shoulder Stretch For Internal Rotators
The Towel Shoulder Stretch improves flexibility of the often times overused internal shoulder rotators and it helps tennis players reduce the risk of shoulder injuries. This shoulder stretch is a must for you. It helps you to correct postural imbalances at the shoulder and aids in the muscle recovery process. Often times tennis players have…
Stretching Calves Stretch
Stretching calves improves flexibility, reduces the risk for injury and supports the muscle recovery process especially when working a lot on the serve. The calves are utilized during every step and especially during explosive jumps, such as during the service motion or overhead smashing. The calves stretch can be used to prevent muscle strains and…
Pectoralis Stretch
The Pectoralis Stretch improves flexibility of the anterior chest musculature and corrects postural shoulder imbalance. Use it regularly after upper-body workouts to support the muscle recovery process. Many tennis players have tight pecs due to overuse activities in the gym, such as bench pressing or pushups. As a result the shoulders are tilted forward because…
Posterior Deltoid Stretch
The Posterior Deltoid Shoulder Stretch improves flexibility of the posterior shoulder musculature. The deltoid stretch is one of the essential static stretching exercises to avoid shoulder injuries. Add the deltoid stretch into your regular stretching routine to reduce the the risk for injury at the shoulder and support the muscle recovery process. Especially after upper-body…
Overhead Triceps Stretch
Use the Overhead Triceps Stretch to improve flexibility of the triceps and reduce the risk of injury at the elbow. The triceps stretch is important for improving flexibility, minimizing the risk for injury at the elbow and supporting of the recovery process after prolonged serving practice sessions or matches. Overhead Triceps Stretch Recommendations You should integrate…
Latissimus Dorsi Stretch
The latissimus dorsi stretch focuses on improving flexibility of the posterior shoulder and back musculature. The latissimus dorsi often time is tight and hence restricts range of motion at the shoulder. Latissimus Dorsi Stretch Recommendation Therefore implement the latissimus stretch into your static stretching routine to correcting postural shoulder imbalances. Aside from that the latissimus…
Shin Stretch Alleviates Shin Splints
The Kneeling Shin Stretch gets rid of shin splints, improves flexibility, reduces the risk of injury and aids in the muscle recovery process. Kneeling Shin Stretch Recommendation If you suffer from shin splints, also known as medial tibial stress syndrome, usually caused due to repetitive jumping or running activities, then you should implement the kneeling…
Rotator Cuff Stretch
The Rotator Cuff Stretch aims at improving flexibility of the rotator cuff and muscles acting on the shoulder. The rotator cuff stretch is usually integrated into a tennis strength and conditioning program to reduce the risk of tennis shoulder injuries and it aids in the muscle recovery process, especially when you are working a lot…
Anterior Deltoid Shoulder Stretch
The Anterior Deltoid Stretch focuses on improving flexibility of the anterior shoulder musculature – the deltoids. It can be used to reduce the risk for tennis injuries and aid in the muscle recovery process. Anterior Deltoid Stretch Recommendations Therefore the anterior deltoid stretch is often included in the tennis strength and conditioning program such as during…
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…
Glute Stretch: Knee to Chest
The Supine Knee to Chest static glute stretch exercise can be used to improve flexibility of the hip extensors. This glute stretch is important for tennis players because the hip extensors are used during every step or jump. Hence stretching the glutes regularly is important to reduce the risk of injury and support the muscle…