Originally posted by bigredlemon
don't concentrate on the beach muscles (i.e. biceps, abs, pecs)) to the exclusion of all else. Most people neglect their upper and lower back even though it plays a very important part of badminton. Notice how many people on this board complain about lack of backhand strength?![]()
Originally posted by firebolt_201
id say just do everything ... its not like u will be playin badminton only :/
id say ..
3 days of the week for jogging 20 mins +
2 days of the week for weight train
even tho i only do 2 day of jogging a weekand none weight train
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Originally posted by Dill
".... I totaly agree with BRL and Cat about working the entire body do not just work specific groups.
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Originally posted by yonexfanatic
Hey Oranjmaan,
5. Forearm/Backarm workout. Easily done at home or in the gym. Take a 12-15 lbs (or if that's too much, a little less) dumbbell do some "wrist curls". This is done by placing your forearm or backarm flat on a table or your leg and just moving your wrist up and down.
Originally posted by Pecheur
I used to do this, usually sitting at my computer chair with one of the arms using the mouse with the other hand to web surf. However when I worked out that badminton shots are actually mainly pronation, I figured that curls don't really help much so I moved to doing forehand and backhand pronation instead (it's easy too since you don't have to count to work out if you're done that same amount on each side ;P)
Originally posted by Joseph
So how would I go about working my back muscles?
Originally posted by yonexfanatic
Yes, i totally agree. I actually never meant to put my excercise in a specific order; I just put cardio first because Oranjmaan asked about it and for some reason it came to my head first.
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Originally posted by yonexfanatic
I agree with brl on not to concentrate on the biceps, etc. because muscles such as the biceps really aren't a key to any badminton strokes. [/B]
Originally posted by bigredlemon
'm not concerned about whether you are paying attention or not while lifting at the computer... i'm concerned about over-lifting. Muscle gains (strength or endurance) comes from maximal exertion. It's hard to give 110% lounging at the computer. Maximal exertion only need to take 2x20 reps at most for endruance, and that's about 3-4 minutes of work at most. Sitting in front of the computer, one would probably lift for longer periods, and with less weight.
If you're going to workout, workout hard. Putting in 50% or 250% will only hurt you in the long run.