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Flexibility work targeting the shoulders, hips, thoracic spine, and calves — the primary stress points in padel
Definition
Flexibility work targeting the shoulders, hips, thoracic spine, and calves — the primary stress points in padel. Regular stretching reduces injury risk and maintains the range of motion needed for overhead smashes and low defensive scoops.
Dynamic stretches (leg swings, arm circles, hip rotations) before; static stretches (hold 30–60 s) after. Static stretching pre-match reduces explosive power temporarily.
Hip flexors, thoracic rotators, shoulder external rotators, hamstrings, and calves — all heavily loaded in padel movement and swing patterns.