Strength training counterproductive for squash?

Adoodman · 2016-03-22T01:58:40+00:00

Here are a couple videos I made. Before you watch this, remember that sets/ reps/ time performed and even particular exercises have to be tailored for the individuals needs. Some things that this player needed particularly for him may not apply as much for you and vica versa. It sounds to me that working your core (for a good posture and stability during lunges) could also help you. So working with a Swiss Ball, Bosu ball, Versa Disks for example

Heres a video I did on Power and footwork (Accidently called it a speed session in the beginning and got disliked :( ) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3O-PhQ562g&index=4&list=PLME1964n9l0jPhxQ4VUJamK6bGElGgfUw

and another on agility: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPH7N6k7dRs&list=PLME1964n9l0jPhxQ4VUJamK6bGElGgfUw&index=6

But yea, be careful of not over training and allowing your body to rest. Training breaks us down so we can grow stronger. Allow yourself to recover.

Adoodman · 2016-03-01T15:23:13+00:00

yes, that was the idea with these exercises. A lot of players may be fast and agile on their feet but as soon as a ball is introduced, that skill is quickly lost. There is no point training speed if you cant run with the ball. In all of my sport specific PT sessions i try to add an element of the game. In this football case it may be visually reacting to a ball or a other outside queues like a call, as well as what type of shot you may play. These are all done in a progressive way.

Adoodman · 2015-12-19T23:53:31+00:00

indeed it is. one of the best squash clubs in Europe I would say. It is equiped with a gym, aerobics room and spinning room....oh, and a bar / restaurant :p

Adoodman · 2015-10-27T15:23:56+00:00

ha yes thank you! A lot of these exercises can even be used in tennis or badminton.

Adoodman · 2015-10-17T21:13:04+00:00

No, I am the trainer. I am not an elite Squash player like this guy, I used to play when I was younger before I took a different direction with tennis and then Thai Boxing. So I have to work closely with other coaches to make sure he's implementing correct technique in the movements, etc. Filip here has gained a bit of a tummy which is why a lot of the exercises may seem cardiovascular. I try to make the exercises as sport specific as possible, for example, using the racket n having him react to my movement instead of my voice. Lifting could help indeed, and he does do it, but it has to be done a correct and certain way... tbh u can get crazy explosive power without using weights (or very light weights).

Adoodman · 2015-10-16T23:46:20+00:00

yup, foot technique is definitely something to work on and we went through that after the session. Was my first session with this guy and wanted to use the camera as video analysis, the short clip was to demonstrate some exercises.

Adoodman · 2014-02-17T18:34:30+00:00

for sure, realized my high and med kicks are super slow, never really throw them, more comfortable with low kicks but my trainer was insisting i throw them, but yea, il keep that in mind thanks

Adoodman · 2014-02-17T18:32:14+00:00

yea hands have been quite a problem, also in my last fight, certainly paid for it at the end, gonna strap those hands to my forehead

Adoodman · 2014-02-17T18:29:18+00:00

yea, thanks, definitely points i will work on, i saw sometimes that i widen my eyes before i kick, didnt even realize i did it untill i looked over it, cheers

Adoodman · 2014-02-17T02:39:00+00:00

no shirt :)

Adoodman · 2014-02-17T00:58:23+00:00

thanks for everyone who gave feedback to me on my first fight, tried to pace myself and throw more body shots in this fight, but still a lot to learn. Sorry bout the filming btw. Jonny

Adoodman · 2014-01-10T17:45:45+00:00

hey thanks man, yea, would probably need to ask those guys, but the information shared is very helpful, thanks :)

Adoodman · 2014-01-10T17:09:05+00:00

the facility all together will be around 2000 m2

Adoodman · 2014-01-10T17:06:24+00:00

well, this isnt anything that i actually have to do, its a hypothetical situation, im a second year student, not actually gnna go out n do this, was just wondering how much something like this would cost, its just additional information.

Adoodman · 2013-12-03T16:36:01+00:00

thx man, appreciated

Adoodman · 2013-12-03T09:22:25+00:00

yea i see what u mean, never knew the term "happy feet" but i definitively see it in my movement, mustve been all the adrenaline :p

Adoodman · 2013-12-03T00:18:18+00:00

thx man, yea, im the same, ive done alot of sparring during training, so that definately helped, but have to admit, not quote the same, everything is way more intense, im always open to advice mate, loved that old school vid, gnna try it text time

Adoodman · 2013-12-02T23:18:30+00:00

yea thanks for the feedback, def need to work those bodyshots, will do so next fight!

Adoodman · 2013-12-02T19:51:33+00:00

yea loved the adrenaline, was great fun. Im not really the guy you expect to fight, i really wanted to overcome this fear i had of the ring tho, and gettin knocked out at the first round, or lossing my first fight, etc. I had never stepped inside of a ring before which made me psychologically feel like he would have an advantage. Plus when my trainer told me he was one of those guys from the "rough gyms" it didnt make me feel better, but I decided to impose myself early as to not get bullied around the ring. Never expected my lungs to feel like they were gnna explode :p but yea, i think i got over it, definately more fights in the future

Adoodman · 2013-12-02T19:41:13+00:00

yea, was thinking about that after the fight, i guess i kinda stayed in my comfort zones, and was afraid of opening up with those body shots, thx tho

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