Supine Hip Lift For Tennis | Exercise 6.02
Original book reference 6.02. Review the video, setup and coaching cues before selecting resistance.
Exercise Video
Technique Photographs
The video and photographs show the pelvic lift with the arms alongside the body. The written book setup below specifies arms opened to a T. Arm position changes the support conditions; record which position you use.
How To Perform The Exercise
Lie face up on a mat. Open the arms to a T, straighten the knees and raise the legs until the feet point toward the ceiling. Lift the pelvis by pressing the feet upward, then slowly lower the buttocks without swinging the legs.
Technique Cue
Keep the hips near 90 degrees of flexion and the head relaxed on the mat.
Book Technique And Progression
Book difficulty: 1 (the book’s exercise rating). Check the prerequisites and use loading suited to your technique and training history.
With the hips flexed and legs pointed up, lift the pelvis vertically without swinging the legs; lower under control. Keep the head supported.
Related exercises: Toe Touches and Russian Twist. See the tennis conditioning book for the full exercise description, and browse complete tennis workouts when ready to combine movements.
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Book reference: Advanced Concepts of Strength & Conditioning for Tennis, original exercise reference 6.02 Supine Hip Lift.