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How many push-ups/pull-ups

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957 views 24 replies 16 participants last post by  Denquin  
#1 ·
And etc can the players do in your opinion?
 
#11 ·
More on topic, this is an interview Federer once gave about his training.
With regard to push ups, he said, 'I’m terrible at push-ups. I never do them. If you could do 100 in a row I’d be so impressed. That to me is like the ultimate fitness test. My coach was doing 650 every day in January — he was completely broken at the end.'
 
#16 ·
Other than for the body to look better, pullups are useless for tennis players. Harmful in large numbers, stiffening those muscles which need to be quick and elastic.
Pushups are OK but hardly ideal. There are better, tennis-specific fitness excercises, focused on particular muscle groups which general excercises like pushups work out together, with less efficiency and taking more time.
 
#22 ·
I think 60 pushup with good form should be expected of they do them regularly.

Pull ups are a different kettle of fish
Define good form? I can't imagine any single player doing 60 push-ups with following form requirements:
-elbows stay over the wrists at all times
-hollow body
-chest/chin to floor
I'd estimate most would do 10-15.


The pushup is one of the most disrespected exercises, but it's quite tough if done properly 😅

Pull-ups probably the same 10-15 range.