Doc's Tip of the Day -- Strength/Conditioning

If you only had time to do one strength exercise or could choose one exercise for helping your tennis, I would strongly recommend the back squat or deadlift. You could use dumbbells for the deadlift or of course the bar. This exercise strengthens your entire body especially your core, back, and shoulders. I would recommend starting with a rep count of 12 or over. Always, remember to warm up properly and stretch prior to lifting. And keep in mind the technique for the squat must be learned correctly or you can hurt yourself. I also mentioned the deadlift as an option as it is an exercise that may be easier on some body types. goy