Warm-up · Level 1
Low-impact jacks
No-impact version: one foot steps out to the side as the arms rise.
- Suggested dose
- 1 × 45 s · 15s rest
- Equipment
- No equipment
- Works
- Full body, Deltoids
- Pattern
- Footwork
How to do it
- Stand with arms at your sides.
- Step one foot out to the side and raise your arms overhead.
- Return to center and repeat to the other side.
Key points
- Brisk pace, no impact
- Arms all the way up
Common mistakes
- Going too slowly to raise your heart rate
Why it helps your tennis
Ideal with knee or ankle discomfort, or on a floor where you can’t jump.