Best off-the-table exercises during off-season training

YuQin Shi Asked 7 years ago

Hi, our major collegiate tournament has just ended and we are back to the off-season training routine. Our off-season training is very heavy on off-the-table exercises. Here's the training program we follow for this off-season:
- 4 sets of 250 jump ropes

- 1 set of 6 min. core exercises

- 3 sets (5 different movements each) ladders for footwork

- 250 shadowing (2x FH loop and 2x BH loop)

- 2 hours on-the-table training (drills and multi-balls)

- 2 sets (5 different movements each) leg exercises

- 2 sets of core exercises

- 100 half push-ups

- On-the-table: Service practice

I just want to ask if are all these off-the-table exercises adequate for table tennis? To be honest, I feel like too much time is spent on off-the-table exercises and I think we should focus on giving more time to the on-the-table training itself. I've also heard that push-ups can destroy my form in table tennis. Is this true? Thanks in advance. :)

Alois Rosario Answered 7 years ago

Hi Wayne,

Those exercises all look appropriate depending on the detail of each.

You can gain some conditioning through the multi-ball and other drills as well.

Also take a look at this previous blog. Strength Conditioning for Table Tennis.