Use our Squashskills foundation session series to develop your strength, and build a firm base of conditioning. For each working set, use the heaviest weight that you are able to complete the prescribed reps with whilst maintaining good form
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-Begin with 5-10min light cardio/mobility. Further warm-up can be incorporated by completing an initial set on each exercise with 50% working weight
-Keep torso upright. Don't allow front knee to travel too far beyond toes<
Exercise Notes:Work for 3 sets of 8 to 10 reps on each leg, with 2mins rest between each. Increase weight when all sets can be completed comfortably.
Minutes on exercise:12:00
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Keep the bar running close to the legs. Ensure shoulders drawn back and core engaged, to prevent rounding of the lower back.
Exercise Notes:Work for 3 sets of 8 to 10 reps, with 2mins rest between each. Increase weight when all sets can be completed comfortably.
Minutes on exercise:8:00
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Maintain a strong core throughout the movement. Keep shoulder blades retracted, and pull the bar into the base of the rib cage.
Exercise Notes:Work for 2 sets of 8 to 10 reps, with 2mins rest between each. Increase weight when all sets can be completed comfortably.
Minutes on exercise:5:00
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Keep wrists/elbows/shoulders all in line throughout the movement. Keep shoulder blades retracted and chest prominent.
Exercise Notes:Work for 2 sets of 8 to 10 reps, with 2mins rest between each. Increase weight when all sets can be completed comfortably.
Minutes on exercise:5:00
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Keep the core held tight and the abs drawn in. Maintain an active contraction, as opposed to just 'balancing'.
Exercise Notes:Work for 2 sets of 30secs, with 1min rest between each. Increase time by 5secs when all sets can be completed comfortably.
Minutes on exercise:3:00
