Anterior Tibialis Raises: Strengthening the Front Line of Ankle Mobility
The third exercise of my ankle mobility project shifts the focus to the front of the lower leg. While the first two exercises emphasized jointRead More
Heel Rocks: Exploring Ankle Inversion and Eversion
Week two of my ankle mobility experiment focuses on a different plane of movement. Last week’s banded ankle mobilization activity targeted dorsiflexion, which is theRead More
Mobilizing the Talus to Improve Ankle Range of Motion
Last Wednesday, I shared that I am embarking on a four-week quest to improve the range of motion in my ankles. The motivation is rootedRead More
The Knee to Wall Test
I am embarking on a new sidequest in my ongoing tennis and fitness journey. Specifically, I will be spending the next three weeks performing exercisesRead More
I am Still Loving the Geau Axiom Duffel Bag
In April of this year, I shared my first impressions of the Geau Sport Axiom 9-Pack Duffel Racquet Bag 2.0. At the time, I hadRead More
4 responsesSidekick Axis Board: For Improved Foot and Ankle Health
Ankles and feet don’t get nearly enough attention in tennis training. That’s a shame because they are the foundation of on-court mobility. When ankle andRead More
Gym in a Bag: 2025 Edition
I would have sworn that I had already written about the training equipment I carry with me on business trips, but I can’t find thatRead More
Alley Leaps then Turn and Burn
My declaration that last week’s post marked the final training technique gleaned from the Netflix docuseries Carlos Alcaraz: My Way was a little premature. Upon revisitingRead More
Carlos Alcaraz’s Elevated Training Sequence
This week marks the end of a string of training posts sparked by the Netflix docuseries Carlos Alcaraz: My Way. Today’s topic marks the last training exerciseRead More
Building Power Into the Backhand: Carlos Alcaraz’s Medicine Ball Drill
This week’s tennis training topic once again comes from the Netflix docuseries Carlos Alcaraz: My Way. If you’re paying close attention, you’ll notice a sequence where AlcarazRead More