Intermediate · 6 min
After Tennis
Unwind your forearms, shoulders and legs after court time.
Routine overview
What you’ll move through.
Move gently, breathe normally, and stay within a comfortable range. Stop if anything feels painful.
- 0160s
Forearm stretch
Seated · Focus: forearms, wrists.
- 02
60sOne arm hug standing
Standing · Focus: shoulders, upper back.
- 03
60sOverhead tricep standing
Standing · Focus: triceps, shoulders.
- 04
60sWall pecs
Standing · Focus: chest, shoulders.
- 05
60sLeaning calf
Standing · Focus: calves, ankles.
- 06
60sLunge
Floor · Focus: hip flexors, thighs.
Step by step
How to do the routine.
Step 1 · 60 seconds
Forearm stretch
- Sit tall and extend one arm forward, palm up.
- Use your other hand to gently draw the fingers down and back toward you.
- Release and change sides.
Keep your shoulder relaxed and your elbow soft.
For less intensity, reduce the pressure on your hand and keep the wrist movement small.
Step 2 · 60 seconds
One arm hug standing
- Stand tall and bring one arm across your chest.
- Use your opposite forearm to gently draw it closer.
- Release and repeat on the other side.
Keep the stretching shoulder down and the elbow below shoulder height.
For less intensity, loosen the arm position and keep your shoulders relaxed.
Step 3 · 60 seconds
Overhead tricep standing
- Stand tall and reach one arm overhead.
- Bend that elbow so your hand rests behind your upper back.
- Use your other hand to gently guide the raised elbow.
- Release and repeat on the other side.
Keep your ribs down and avoid pulling your neck forward.
For less intensity, reach your hand toward your shoulder rather than farther down your back.
Step 4 · 60 seconds
Wall pecs
- Stand beside a wall and place one forearm against it, elbow bent.
- Step gently forward and turn your chest away from that arm.
- Release and repeat on the other side.
Keep your shoulder down and the stretch gentle.
For less intensity, position your arm lower and take a smaller step or turn away.
Step 5 · 60 seconds
Leaning calf
- Face a wall with your hands resting on it.
- Step one foot back, keeping the leg straight and heel down.
- Bend your front knee and lean gently toward the wall.
- Return and change sides.
Keep both feet pointing forward.
For less intensity, step closer to the wall and soften the stretch.
Step 6 · 60 seconds
Lunge
- Kneel and step one foot forward, with your knee above your ankle.
- Lift your torso and reach your arms overhead.
- Gently shift your hips forward, then release and change sides.
Use a cushion under your back knee and keep your chest lifted.
For less intensity, keep your hands on your hips and make the forward shift smaller. Cushion the kneeling knee.
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