| I have been training athletes for a long time now and | | | | with both arms and performing a technique known as |
| the key to success of all athletes has to be attributed | | | | the hip snap. |
| to a smart strength and conditioning program. Strength | | | | The hip snap is done by you constantly and fluently |
| training exercises for tennis should focus in on power, | | | | flexing and extending at both your hips and knees in |
| speed, and quickness. All of these traits can be | | | | order to create the necessary momentum to swing |
| obtained with the initial implementation of one single | | | | the kettlebell back and forth from between your legs |
| hard hitting exercise known as the double arm | | | | up to chest level. This movement encompasses many |
| kettlebell swing! | | | | muscles and strengthens areas ranging from your hips, |
| By now you may be familiar with the kettlebell. This | | | | glutes, hamstrings, shoulders, back, and core muscles |
| ancient strength training device requires a knowledge | | | | which are all necessary for improving every area of |
| of training that is dynamic in nature and will condition | | | | your tennis game. |
| your body quicker than just about any other form of | | | | Take the time to get familiar with the kettlebell swing |
| strength and conditioning training around. The double | | | | so you can move on to other more dynamic and |
| arm kettlebell swing is the base strength endurance lift | | | | challenging lifts with the kettlebell. Like I said, it is an art |
| that is performed with the kettlebell. This single lift | | | | form. It is well worth the time and the double arm |
| incorporates hundreds of your muscles and is second | | | | swing can be learned relatively quick. Remember that |
| to nothing when it comes down to strength training | | | | anyone can train hard, but only the champions train |
| muscles for optimal performance in your tennis game! | | | | smart my friend! |
| The swing is performed by you picking the kettlebell up | | | | |