Fitness and table tennis

Mindaugas Steponkus Asked 14 years ago

Hello,

Is muscle growth a bad issue for table tennis players?

I have been playing table tennis for more than 10 years and just started to work with weights half a year ago.

I feel that my muscles are bigger, arms muscles also.

So, what can you tell about this? Any similar experience from your stundents?

Alois Rosario Answered 14 years ago

Hi Mindaugas,

Muscle development is not detrimental to playing well. It can benefit you because the increase in muscle will mean more power.

Take a look at the blogs we have on these subjects.

Weight Training Specifically for Table Tennis and Strength Conditioning for Table Tennis.

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George Wu Posted 14 years ago

I am 74 years old now, but I started doing the body building recently, because I told my friends that I wanted to look good when I died. But my friend replied that if I looked good, I would not die yet. After not playing my favorite table tennis since high school, I had such an urge to start playing it again ! Reading your positive answer to the weight trainning to a player, I am going to do all the goodies I always love to do: Internaional Ballroom dancing, Body building and table tennis. George Wu, AIA 2011-12-4

Sam Quek Posted 14 years ago

I recommend to do cardio. It helps