Squat to Forward Press (I) For Tennis

Exercise 6.48 from Chapter 6 of Advanced Concepts of Strength & Conditioning for Tennis. Watch the demonstration, then review the book setup and the footage note below.

Exercise Video


Starting Position

Stand in an athletic stance facing the barbell with the weighted end on the floor ahead of you.

How To Perform The Exercise

Lower into a squat as the bar moves toward the shoulder, then extend the knees and hips while driving the bar forward. Return under control and repeat.

Book Setup And Video Note

Modified demonstration: the athlete handles a floor-anchored bar with one hand while the other arm balances. The book specifies holding the barbell in both hands for 6.48.

Equipment: Barbell
Book Difficulty Level: 1 of 5

Progressions And Related Exercises

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For the canonical technique and progression, see Advanced Concepts of Strength & Conditioning for Tennis, exercise 6.48.