Player keep dumbbells in both hands. Player lifts up both arms at the same time. After reaching shoulder level player comes back to the starting position.
This drill improves the strength of the players shoulders. Tennis puts a lot of stress on this part of the body so players should consistently perform specific exercises to avoid possible overuse injuries. The weight for tennis players doesn't have to be big - players have to be able to perform given action many times because the same happens on the court with racquet in hand.
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