Hello BC users, (and no, not birth control users haha) I know some of you are very advanced and know a lot about training and techniques, so I would like to ask a few questions: 1.) What are the muscles that you mainly want to train? b) how would you go about training them? 2.) My forearms are seriously wimpy, and its affecting my flick serve and backhand drops, could you advise some excercises to get them in shape? Thank you in advance mes amis! Aiden
EDIT: hadn't read about posting physical attributes and so on, so here they are. - 5'10 - 134lbs - Lean muscle, not a heavy build; athletic - Male - 15 years old ------------------------------- Level of play: Intermediate
if you wish to improve the strength of your wrist and the fore arm muscles Paul has a short video showing some helpful wrist exercises at; http://badminton-coach.co.uk/139/ar...ve-your-game-lesson-two-strengthen-the-wrist/
Training with a squash racket to play badminton is a good start. Just go easy first, otherwise you can strain your wrist. Concentrate on intentional pronation for forehand shots and supination for backhand shots. You have the leverage already since you're tall, so you don't need more strength. You need better technique and timing of "exploding" your power onto the shuttle at a focused point in time. When you get it right, you'll know it straight away.
Aiden There are plenty of exercises to strengthen your wrists and forearms. Paragon has kindly provided you with my videos which are a very good starting point. Another great exercise is to shadow badminton overhead and defence shots with a racket cover on your racket. This is the next stage when you add a little speed to the exercise. The wind resistance really gives you a good workout. Make sure you exercise where you have plenty of room, in particular clearance height so you racket does not collide with anything. If you're finding these exercises easy, then insert a slim book into the racket cover too or some very light weight that is relatively flat. Once you've got these mastered, you can do the same with a squash racket. Personally, I wouldn't use a tennis racket as they're too heavy and cumbersome compared to squash. When you've mastered these exercises, then you're probably ready. If you're still feeling weak, contact me and I'll give you a few more exercises. I'm about to record another video on strength training for your wrists and forearms using simple tension and tools around the house. Hope this helps. Please let me know. To your success. Paul www.badminton-coach.co.uk
or do what I do, pick up some small weight 5-8lbs and start swinging it around like how yo uwould with a racket, but be safe, dont swing so wildy and hit yourself or anyone else, there will be consequences
you know you said about not using a tennis racket, would i be able to use a junior tennis racket? don't know the weight.
Charlie If you find it works for you then OK. You just have to be careful. Paul www.badminton-coach.co.uk
cool cool, didn't want to waste money when i could just use my tennis racket i used when i was like 8 it is really small about half the size of my adult tennis racket
