Weight training
Training
Evil Bunny Asked 8 years ago
I saw in the place where you record your training sessions there is an option for weight training. I was just wondering how useful weight training is and is it good for all levels or just top players. What kind of training would it be ? Sorry if I've missed a video covering this.
Thanks !
Alois Rosario Answered 8 years ago
Hi,
Weight training is definitely beneficial for your game.
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Arjan van Luttikhuizen Posted 8 years ago
Even if you don't target specific muscles in regards to table tennis, regular full body workouts will make you less injury prone and have you feeling more fit/healthy in the long run too!
I started visiting the gym on top of my table tennis practice 2,5 months ago and while I can't say there are any direct effects to my game I still feel like it's been beneficial to my condition both when behind the table and in my everyday life!
Thanks for sharing your experiences Arjan.
Francisco Cespedes Grau Posted 8 years ago
To get benefits of your gym routine, look for strenght / power routines, not bodyboulding routines which arent that benefitial.
Look at Stronglifts routine (search in google), you do squats and will get legs a lot stronger, add plyometric training and you will get more powerful movements in your footwork.
Thanks Francisco for your ideas.