I have seen too many players have shoulder complications due to a lack of thoracic mobility (mid to upper back region). Here is a rundown of each exercise and what its benefits are. We also include mobility programs in our online tennis programs because we know how important they are.
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We also have a free Tennis Stretch & Flexibility program which is full of mobility exercises, we have to call the program this because a lot of people are not familiar with the term mobility, after reading this blog you will be though! Give the program a go. We recommend everyone start working at a level that suits their needs.
To help you get a better understanding of mobility and what it can do for you watch this video, some of these "Tennis Stick Mobility" exercises are advanced. This helps open up your joint ranges and kinetic chains prior to playing or training, enabling you to utilize those ranges whilst playing or tennis training. Ideally, before practice, play, and definitely before doing off-court training (especially strength training). When should you do your Tennis Mobility Exercises? This should be changed every 2-4 weeks until a healthy range is established with a maintenance program used after that. It also gives you measurable markers.Īfter a tennis assessment, a mobility program should be put in place. Assessing cuts to the chase and determines areas of priority. It is an assessment tool that we use with all our players. We use the Martin Method Tennis Fitness Assessment and Postural Analysis. This should take place by a qualified trainer or physiotherapist. Ideally, first, you need to assess what’s going on. They do this to prepare and protect their bodies. Most high-end athletes use mobility techniques prior to training and playing. In recent years, mobility programming has become more and more utilized for athletic development. We have included some multi-facet specific tennis exercises to educate you on what mobility is, what you are trying to achieve by doing it, and how the body connects through movement, which will explain to you how that impacts your tennis. This blog is focusing on some key areas of the body that tennis players need to manage hip, lower back, and thoracic spine. Restricting performance by having limited movement range e.g getting in low positions or swinging your racket overhead freely.Setting ourselves up for Tennis injuries.The joints in our body and the muscles that enable movement need to be loose and free, otherwise, we are
Now if we needed the chain to function at full capacity we would need each piece to be loose and free to move adequately right? Otherwise, other pieces will have to do extra work, or the fused piece will get damaged. Mobility relates to joint movement and also what we call “The kinetic chain”.Ĭhain of movement, rather than an isolated hold. Let me briefly explain these answers from my own experience and understanding. What about mobility? What is it, what are the benefits of having healthy mobility ranges and how do you improve it? Most people have a good understanding of what tennis strength training is and almost everyone knows about flexibility. These are always our initial priorities no matter the age or tennis capabilities of the player. If you have been following us for a while, you will know we are big on strengthening athletes, getting them flexible and mobile.
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