fitness
What is a stretching-padel in padel?
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.
Common questions
Should I stretch before or after padel?
Dynamic stretches (leg swings, arm circles, hip rotations) before; static stretches (hold 30–60 s) after. Static stretching pre-match reduces explosive power temporarily.
Which muscles are most important to stretch for padel?
Hip flexors, thoracic rotators, shoulder external rotators, hamstrings, and calves — all heavily loaded in padel movement and swing patterns.