Everyone knows that if you want to improve your tennis game, you need to make progress both on AND off the court. For the sport of tennis, this means incorporating exercises into your workout routine that strengthen the muscles you use on the court. Here are a few simple exercises that you can do without leaving your home!

Standing T Stretch

Tight shoulders are an issue for tennis buffs around the world. When you let your shoulder get too tight, you may start to overcompensate with your arms and develop tennis elbow. This painful condition occurs when tendons in your elbow are overloaded by repetitive motions of the wrist and arm. Standing Ts help rotational movement and significantly reduce the risk of developing tennis elbow. Watch how to do a standing T stretch.

Box Jumps

Box jumps are a relatively low-impact exercise that helps get your body used to the explosive jumping movements used in tennis. They will help you when you’re jumping up to counter a powerful slam. Your body will be better suited to absorb the shock of landing from jumps over and over again. This exercise is also helpful in preventing injuries in your feet and legs. Watch how to do a box jump.

Knee Hugs

Knee hugs have been proven to improve mobility in the lower body and speed on the tennis court. They are great for stretching or warming up your glute and hamstring muscles and working your hip flexor. This will effectively stretch your whole body and get you results on the court. Watch how to perform a knee hug properly.

 Lateral Lunge

Many workouts fail to provide good lateral movement. Work your entire body and consider adding some weights to intensify the workout. Lateral lunges work your hips, knees, and glutes while improving your lateral movement, a huge part of playing tennis. Watch how to do lateral lunges.

Foam Rolling

Foam rolling helps to roll out any muscle imbalances that happen over time. It is a great way to get your blood flowing, loosen up your muscles, and help your body recover from strenuous exercise, especially tennis. A foam roller is multifunctional and can work out muscle tension almost anywhere. Incorporating a foam roller into your at-home exercise routine will do wonders for your tennis recovery. Watch how to foam roll