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[BenWolfeTennis&Fitness]

I would focus on mobility, some one legged exercises, pulling exercises and a few heavy lifts such as front squats and lunges. Nothing too hard on the joints. Mobility exercises allows a higher range of motion which helps keep injuries from happening. One legged exercises shows weakness on one side that can result in injury if you don't take care of it. Pulling exercises are great to balance the repetitive forward motion that tennis players do. Hope that helps!

 

[JamesS20]

that site is for weight lifters. if tennis player did that , he couldn't play tennis because of too much muscles.

just look at the guy man,, he is built like Mr. Universe. you can't play tennis like that

I know that Bicep culrs do help with tennis stroks. but how many curls per day do you recommend ??

Not to beat a dead horse, let alone an old one, but give me a break.
I'm not being biased here, but I did finish a recent internship opportunity at CSP in Massachusetts. Eric was there for the first three weeks of the fall before the Yankees were in the playoff bubble and he traveled with them. Regardless of that, tennis holds a lot of rotational athlete properties as pitchers albeit not the same angle and more mobile than stationary. Pitchers and tennis athletes need to still produce ground force and create tons of stability and strength from their shoulder. The guy otherwise known as the best S&C coach in baseball, yeah, I think he would know a thing or two about tennis considering he has top ATP guys just go down to Florida and work out of his Florida location. The programming is no different and is tailored to their offseason needs.

You don't need to play the sport 100% of your life to coach it. Most tennis players are hardly athletes in the weight room and many of them would benefit from strength training considering practice and match play is more aerobic-power based.

Bicep curls don't do anything. You keep doing curls, your biceps origin point will be battered and you will develop glenohumeral and neck pain due to the fascial connection of your sternoclavicular joint, glenohumeral joint, and long head of your biceps. Would a tennis player benefit from curls? Yes. Zottomans for UCL and brachioradialis strength are important.

My background? Former USPTA Professional level tennis coach for four years, played for 8, MS in Fitness & Wellness (CALU), MS in Strength & Conditioning (ECU in late Spring), NASM PES & CES.

 

[Nostradamus]

Not to beat a dead horse, let alone an old one, but give me a break.
I'm not being biased here, but I did finish a recent internship opportunity at CSP in Massachusetts. Eric was there for the first three weeks of the fall before the Yankees were in the playoff bubble and he traveled with them. Regardless of that, tennis holds a lot of rotational athlete properties as pitchers albeit not the same angle and more mobile than stationary. Pitchers and tennis athletes need to still produce ground force and create tons of stability and strength from their shoulder. The guy otherwise known as the best S&C coach in baseball, yeah, I think he would know a thing or two about tennis considering he has top ATP guys just go down to Florida and work out of his Florida location. The programming is no different and is tailored to their offseason needs.

You don't need to play the sport 100% of your life to coach it. Most tennis players are hardly athletes in the weight room and many of them would benefit from strength training considering practice and match play is more aerobic-power based.

Bicep curls don't do anything. You keep doing curls, your biceps origin point will be battered and you will develop glenohumeral and neck pain due to the fascial connection of your sternoclavicular joint, glenohumeral joint, and long head of your biceps. Would a tennis player benefit from curls? Yes. Zottomans for UCL and brachioradialis strength are important.

My background? Former USPTA Professional level tennis coach for four years, played for 8, MS in Fitness & Wellness (CALU), MS in Strength & Conditioning (ECU in late Spring), NASM PES & CES.

Oh wow, Thank you so much.
Do you have any advice for player that is having lower back muscle spasm/ weakness problems. How to loosen up the spasm and how do you strengthen the lower back muscles so that these issues don't come back ?? Thank you so much

 

[yossarian]

Oh wow, Thank you so much.
Do you have any advice for player that is having lower back muscle spasm/ weakness problems. How to loosen up the spasm and how do you strengthen the lower back muscles so that these issues don't come back ?? Thank you so much

You probably have instability. TA and multifidi activation followed by more global strengthening of the core musculature. Bird dogs, planks, bridges, paloff presses, etc. Dynamic movements like squats and deadlifts while maintaining a neutral pelvis. Avoid crunches.

 

[JamesS20]

Oh wow, Thank you so much.
Do you have any advice for player that is having lower back muscle spasm/ weakness problems. How to loosen up the spasm and how do you strengthen the lower back muscles so that these issues don't come back ?? Thank you so much

I can't tell you if it is pain or weakness over the internet. You need a static and dynamic postural assessment to be performed. Generally speaking if it is lower back related, I would look at first if this person can breath properly, if they have tendencies to use secondary respiratory musculature, have tight QL's due to their dominant side/hip shift etc.

Strengthening your low back comes from many avenues: static transverse holds, supine core-engaged unilateral movement, oblique activation and strength, and straight forward: getting stronger. Strength is never going to be a weakness & most people who are strong likely develop tendencies for their bodies to move in strong positions.

 

[yossarian]

Not to beat a dead horse, let alone an old one, but give me a break.
I'm not being biased here, but I did finish a recent internship opportunity at CSP in Massachusetts. Eric was there for the first three weeks of the fall before the Yankees were in the playoff bubble and he traveled with them. Regardless of that, tennis holds a lot of rotational athlete properties as pitchers albeit not the same angle and more mobile than stationary. Pitchers and tennis athletes need to still produce ground force and create tons of stability and strength from their shoulder. The guy otherwise known as the best S&C coach in baseball, yeah, I think he would know a thing or two about tennis considering he has top ATP guys just go down to Florida and work out of his Florida location. The programming is no different and is tailored to their offseason needs.

You don't need to play the sport 100% of your life to coach it. Most tennis players are hardly athletes in the weight room and many of them would benefit from strength training considering practice and match play is more aerobic-power based.

Bicep curls don't do anything. You keep doing curls, your biceps origin point will be battered and you will develop glenohumeral and neck pain due to the fascial connection of your sternoclavicular joint, glenohumeral joint, and long head of your biceps. Would a tennis player benefit from curls? Yes. Zottomans for UCL and brachioradialis strength are important.

My background? Former USPTA Professional level tennis coach for four years, played for 8, MS in Fitness & Wellness (CALU), MS in Strength & Conditioning (ECU in late Spring), NASM PES & CES.

what kind of fascial connections are there between the biceps and SC joint? Aside from both playing a small role in shoulder elevation what kind of relationship do you know of

 

[JamesS20]

what kind of fascial connections are there between the biceps and SC joint? Aside from both playing a small role in shoulder elevation what kind of relationship do you know of

The clavicle has the ability to rotate. You will find that most people who lack the ability to rotate and complain about shoulder issues will have very high sensitivity when palpitating just inside the sternum and below the clavicle. This spot, alongside pec minor, and the attachment site for the biceps long head would be the first three spots on a soft tissue spectrum to look at.

 

[yossarian]

The clavicle has the ability to rotate. You will find that most people who lack the ability to rotate and complain about shoulder issues will have very high sensitivity when palpitating just inside the sternum and below the clavicle. This spot, alongside pec minor, and the attachment site for the biceps long head would be the first three spots on a soft tissue spectrum to look at.

Yeah, I know the clavicle can rotate but I think you’re referring to the coracoid (short head originates there but that’s being pedantic). You’re right that scapular dyskinesis due to a tight pec minor could cause shoulder issues, but in my opinion if someone complained of SC pain or if I determined the clavicle was the source I’d do SC or AC joint mobs

 

[JamesS20]

Yeah, I know the clavicle can rotate but I think you’re referring to the coracoid (short head originates there but that’s being pedantic). You’re right that scapular dyskinesis due to a tight pec minor could cause shoulder issues, but in my opinion if someone complained of SC pain or if I determined the clavicle was the source I’d do SC or AC joint mobs

In my line of experience, if an athlete (heck even some people with a training age of 5+) shrugs their shoulder/has improper positioning for bicep curls, and then later complain about pain or discomfort when trying to rip forehands/backhands + they keep their elbows in flexion a lot, I would be looking at those sites.

 

[yossarian]

In my line of experience, if an athlete (heck even some people with a training age of 5+) shrugs their shoulder/has improper positioning for bicep curls, and then later complain about pain or discomfort when trying to rip forehands/backhands + they keep their elbows in flexion a lot, I would be looking at those sites.

thanks. Not trying to be combative, for the record. just interested in other perspectives.

 

[Nostradamus]

I can't tell you if it is pain or weakness over the internet. You need a static and dynamic postural assessment to be performed. Generally speaking if it is lower back related, I would look at first if this person can breath properly, if they have tendencies to use secondary respiratory musculature, have tight QL's due to their dominant side/hip shift etc.

Strengthening your low back comes from many avenues: static transverse holds, supine core-engaged unilateral movement, oblique activation and strength, and straight forward: getting stronger. Strength is never going to be a weakness & most people who are strong likely develop tendencies for their bodies to move in strong positions.

Are you talking about something like this ? Who has time to do all this ? can you point out 2-3 things out of here that i can do maybe every other day to stregnthen my lower back ? Thank you

https://uhs.princeton.edu/sites/uhs/files/documents/Lumbar.pdf

 

[yossarian]

Are you talking about something like this ? Who has time to do all this ? can you point out 2-3 things out of here that i can do maybe every other day to stregnthen my lower back ? Thank you

https://uhs.princeton.edu/sites/uhs/files/documents/Lumbar.pdf

those are example exercises for each stage of the progression

 

[Nostradamus]

those are example exercises for each stage of the progression

Should i just start at the most difficult ones and start there ? since i don't have time to work up this progression ?

DIFFICULT

Prone Bridging- “around the world” Lie on your stomach on table or mat with your forearms on the table/ mat; rise up so that you are resting on your forearms and toes; maintain abdominal draw in; your back should be completely straight; hold this position while stepping to side with left leg/toe, followed by right leg/toe, left arm/hand, and right arm/hand. Repeat entire sequence 3-5 times.

Side Bridging- add single leg hip abduction with hip flexion/extension movement Lie on your side with your elbow underneath you; rise up so that you are resting on one of your forearm/elbow’s and your foot; maintain this while lifting your top leg and kicking it forward and then back. Repeat 5-10 times. Switch sides.

 

[yossarian]

Should i just start at the most difficult ones and start there ? since i don't have time to work up this progression ?

DIFFICULT

Prone Bridging- “around the world” Lie on your stomach on table or mat with your forearms on the table/ mat; rise up so that you are resting on your forearms and toes; maintain abdominal draw in; your back should be completely straight; hold this position while stepping to side with left leg/toe, followed by right leg/toe, left arm/hand, and right arm/hand. Repeat entire sequence 3-5 times.

Side Bridging- add single leg hip abduction with hip flexion/extension movement Lie on your side with your elbow underneath you; rise up so that you are resting on one of your forearm/elbow’s and your foot; maintain this while lifting your top leg and kicking it forward and then back. Repeat 5-10 times. Switch sides.

No. Maybe start by picking one or two from each phase, starting on easy, and see if you can do it properly. Once you hit a stage where you’re unable to perform it properly, go back to the previous one

 

[Nostradamus]

No. Maybe start by picking one or two from each phase, starting on easy, and see if you can do it properly. Once you hit a stage where you’re unable to perform it properly, go back to the previous one

This website seem to give you some good examples of How to do these . Which ones 2-3 only, should i do ??

Core stability and strength |Enhanced Movements Chiropractic Louisville

Click here to view our extensive video library for the best rehabilitative and corrective core stability and strength exercises. Exercises that improve performance.

enhancedmovementschiropractic.com

 

[JamesS20]

This website seem to give you some good examples of How to do these . Which ones 2-3 only, should i do ??

Core stability and strength |Enhanced Movements Chiropractic Louisville

Click here to view our extensive video library for the best rehabilitative and corrective core stability and strength exercises. Exercises that improve performance.

enhancedmovementschiropractic.com

You know you're asking for completely blind solicited information right? Like I wouldn't prescribe someone an exercise just because "hey this is good". Everything has a time and a place. I don't suggest to people directly you should do an exercise because there are many roads to Rome. If you're looking for a detailed assessment, you can DM me directly to talk further.

 

[Nostradamus]

You know you're asking for completely blind solicited information right? Like I wouldn't prescribe someone an exercise just because "hey this is good". Everything has a time and a place. I don't suggest to people directly you should do an exercise because there are many roads to Rome. If you're looking for a detailed assessment, you can DM me directly to talk further.

Thank you so much. i will DM you.

 

[Nostradamus]

This is by far the BEST tennis specific workout regimen ever created in history of tennis.

 

[theSportsGuru1117]

Here are some awesome tennis-specific programs from a highly qualified strength coach! Check out the sample videos too...they look really thorough and well done!

Workout Structure | Members Section

Looks like the Tennis Foundation program comes first, then the Tennis Structure routines. This seems like a good place to start.

 

[yogalete]

This is by far the BEST tennis specific workout regimen ever created in history of tennis.

Wasn't he complaining of a foot issue in Australia? Maybe I am misremembering. All those running and plyometric moves make my poor plantar fasciitis hurt just to watch. Then again, I'm 64, and he's a pro athlete in his prime.

 

[Nostradamus]

Phillip Halfmann is by far the best Tennis trainer with public website available. He's trained world class athletes and he also knows what can work for amateur weekend players as well.

 

[ChaelAZ]

This site is tennis centric, so pretty cool.

 

[ChaelAZ]

Phillip Halfmann is by far the best Tennis trainer with public website available. He's trained world class athletes and he also knows what can work for amateur weekend players as well.

lol. You beat me by a day!

 

[beltsman]

Thoughts on Pilates?

 

[vishal ghatul]

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[Quaichang]

I heard 315lbs with my ears, during one of his matches, from one of the commentators, I think on CBS. And I have it in my tape collection, but it will take me time to get to it, as I am not sure right now which one it is.

I know, it's not this easy.

OK, I found this:
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http://www.washingtontimes.com/functions/print.php?StoryID=20030729-120028-8894r
A former UNLV strength coach, Reyes first met Agassi in the Runnin' Rebels weight room almost 14 years ago. The two formed a lasting bond, and Reyes since has presided over the intense workouts and vomit-inducing dune runs that allow Agassi to bench-press 350 pounds while outlasting players nearly half his age.
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I am not sure if this isn't just a figure promoted by Reyes or Agassi's camp.

Even more impressive is that when Martina N was at the top, I heard the same figures (over 300lbs bench press) for her. Now, looking at MN's arms, would not be surprised either.

I seriously doubt that Martina was benching 300 lbs

 

[Harry_Wild]

Just do a regular core strength routine, keep at it and over time your entire body will be stronger and no more cramps or other problems with your back!

 

[claybay1]

kneesovertoesguy is pretty interesting on insta.

 

[onehandbh]

I seriously doubt that Martina was benching 300 lbs

I doubt that as well. I'll ask one of my friends who know her to ask her.

 

[Rafa.the.Magnificent]

This is by far the BEST tennis specific workout regimen ever created in history of tennis.

WOW! Pretty incredible!

 

[davidwise111]

T-nation is a very good site IMO. There are lots of articles with good information. And tehy don't tell you to do 4 ex. of 3x12 for sports... I didn't find it so commercial, but sure, they sell some "eating stuff".

The second is http://www.crossfit.com/ but it's not as good as T-nation.

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[Tmano]

I'm not sure anyone mentioned it but i like FITON! it's an app with countless videos and any sort of training, intensity and duration. You need to find the one with a longer duration from 30 -50 minutes but they are good, at least they are for me. Of course you need to adjust the wights to your own liking to get the most out of it!