Functional Training Exercises for Tennis

Explore the functional training progressions in Chapter 6 of Advanced Concepts of Strength & Conditioning for Tennis. Each exercise page provides a video demonstration, technique guidance, and links through the progression.

Push-Up Limb-Raise Progression

1. 6.94 Push-Up to Single Limb Raise (I)
2. 6.95 Push-Up to Contralateral Limb Raise (II)
3. 6.96 Push-Up to CL Limb Raise to Flexion (III)
4. 6.97 Push-Up to Ipsil. Arm & Leg Ceiling Raise (IV)

Physio Ball Leg Curl Progression

1. 6.98 Physio Ball Leg Curl (I)
2. 6.99 Physio Ball Leg Curl (II): Shoulder Flexion
3. 6.100 Physio Ball Leg Curl (III): Single Leg

Physio Ball Supine Press Progression

1. 6.103 Physio Ball Supine DB Press (I)
2. 6.105 PB Supine DB Press to Reach (III): Single Arm

Physio Ball Push-Up Progression

1. 6.107 Physio Ball Push-Up to Single Limb Raise (I)

Physio Ball Trunk and Roll-Out Exercises

1. 6.112 Physio Ball Trunk Rotation (III)
2. 6.114 Physio Ball Roll-Out

Medicine Ball Reach Exercises

1. 6.115 Lunge to MB Diagonal Reach (I)
2. 6.116 Reverse Lunge to MB Diagonal Reach (II)
3. 6.120 MB Sagittal Reach (I)

Prone Hip Control

1. 6.119 Prone Abductor Lateral Kicks

Choose a progression that allows a controlled push-up and stable trunk. For broader training, see the exercise library and workouts.