Strength and Power Training for Tennis Players

 

This section is specifically devoted to Strength and Power Training for Tennis Players. Tennis players will become more successful athletes when they increase their strength and power. They will be able to hit the ball harder, jump higher, develop more explosive starts and increase their speed. Below you will find articles, exercises, programs, drills and other resources related to strength and power training. We have even included articles on sports nutrition for strength training.

 

 

 

 

Meal Frequency and Performance - Nutrition for Tennis Players

By Dr. Christopher Mohr

In this article, Dr. Chris Mohr discusses why eating the right foods more frequently will undoubtedly make you bigger and stronger—and this isn’t some over hyped ad; it’s real life, based on science. If you are training to be bigger and stronger for tennis then you need to pay attention to what you eat. You’ve probably heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. While this if difficult to refute, pre- and post-workout nutrition are tied for a close second, with “during” nutrition just a nose behind. Refueling immediately post-workout is probably not a new concept. Working out depletes glycogen (the storage form of carbohydrate) and promotes protein breakdown (catabolism). Eating the proper nutrients soon after a workout will help replenish this glycogen and enhance protein building (anabolism). Always remember that working out is merely a stimulus needed to enhance muscle growth and recovery. However it’s the actual time between workouts when your muscles grow....Read this Sports Nutrition Article for Tennis Players who are Strength Training >>>>

 

 

 

Maximum Tennis Power

Power is the most talked about feature of modern tennis. It is the one single component that has shaped the game we know today. When we talk about power tennis (think Rafael Nadal, Marat Safin, Roger Federer, the Williams sisters and Maria Sharapova) it is the ability to accelerate and coordinate not only the racket, but also the movement of the relevant body parts that is crucial. Power is determined by your ability to exert forces quickly. Genetics determines your potential for speed of movement and therefore your power......read full article>>>>

 

 

 

Shoulder and Rotator Cuff Injuries in Tennis Players

By Todd Scott - Tennis Fitness Expert

A big problem in tennis is shoulder and rotator cuff injury... not to mention the pain it causes. Most of the time rotator cuff and shoulder pain in tennis is caused from the muscles around the shoulder becoming lax from repetitive overhead movements. This laxity allows the 2 biceps tendons in the shoulder to become inflamed, and irritated. Start with an already weak shoulder, and you'll be doubling your chances of injury and extreme pain...  Click here to read full article on Rotator Cuff Injuries >>

 

 

High Intensity Interval Training for Tennis

By Todd Scott - Tennis Fitness Expert

Global Sports Coaching would like to welcome Todd Scott who will be contributing several articles and tips specific to tennis fitness. His first article is about high intensity interval training... Without any gym equipment except a jump rope, and a do it yourself, old school training gadget....... A homemade sandbag........Click here to read full article>>

 

 

Jump Higher, Increase Vertical Leap & Slam Dunk...Can Anyone Do It?

By Matt

Training purely to increase vertical leap and jump higher has developed in, 'leaps & bounds' over the past few years. Now days there's no excuse for not being able to slam dunk........read more on Increasing Your Vertical Jump >>

 

 

Is Nadal Sending Out the Wrong Message?

By Paul Gold     (Performance Enhancement Specialist and Speed Agility Quickness Trainer)

With the modern tennis focus on power and the physique of Nadal, players are hitting the gym in the quest to become stronger and hopefully more powerful on court.  Increasing strength can improve the intensities at which players can perform (as well as reducing the potential for injury), but can you be too strong? In this article you will also find three great single - leg squat exercises for tennis players.........more on Rafael Nadal >>

 

 

Power Training Exercises for Tennis Players!

By David Horne

In this article you will find three great exercises that help to develop strength and power that will greatly assist tennis players. The key to performing these exercises is to make sure that your athletes are ready to perform power training exercises and that all exercises are performed by following the directions given.

The following three power training exercises do not require any piece of equipment and can be performed on the tennis court........more on Power Training for Tennis >>

 

 

Measuring Body Composition

By David Horne

For many tennis coaches involved with coaching teams such as in college, high schools or academies one of the important aspects of conducting a successful and progressive fitness program is the testing of each athlete at the start of each cycle. One such measurement involves body composition which can provide a wealth of information to both the athlete and the coaching staff.......more>>