Weight 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.

Here are some articles on our blog that would be interesting for you:

Strength Conditioning for Table Tennis

Strength Conditioning for Table Tennis Part 2

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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!

Jeff Plumb from PingSkills Posted 8 years ago

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.

Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 8 years ago

Thanks Francisco for your ideas.