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Daniel Douglas
Daniel Douglas Asked 15 years ago
I was wondering what kind of weight lifting exercises you would suggest to do, that would really help in matches and over-all table tennis play.   I know doing running and any other aerobic exercises are is a great way.  But what else?
Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 15 years ago

Hi Daniel,

The main muscles that need work is the legs as this is where your power comes from.

Take a look at a previous blog.

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

I think these will help you.

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yoyo Fu

yoyo Fu Posted 15 years ago

Can you guys give me a workout chart for working out the lower body and upper body. I workout 40mins a day and but I don't have a good plan for working out the lower body and upper body.

Thanks 

andrew brand

andrew brand Posted 15 years ago

im told that doing barbell squats with low weight and high number of reps is very good for table tennis conditioning.

yoyo Fu

yoyo Fu Posted 15 years ago Latest

I am pretty sure it is heavy squats 9-14 reps and 3 sets is better because that would make u more explosive
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