Fast bowling exercises.

[Gujar]

I'm currently working on getting stronger generally working on arms, and chest region, to inshAllah help with my bowling. Anyone know any exercises which help to build up strength in the wrists too?

[Amjid Javed]

Ask cartman am sure he can tell you!

[nafajafam]

Originally Posted by Amjid Javed Ask cartman am sure he can tell you!

Cartman is more of a cardio expert.

Seriously, do you recommend any exercise to strengthen muscles used for fast bowling?

[Cartman]

AJ i would like to know what the f would you have to say about quick bowling.. way i see it your more of the couch or PC posting expert. I actually have credentials to prove I am a genuine pacer..

And for those who want to know what exercises they need for bowling, I would recommend bowling as much as you can because simply bowling alone can strengthen those particular muscles of yours that u cant exactly develop using weight training. if u do weight training dont lift very heavy weights. more reps with light weight.. for shoulders and back. for legs though u should use heavy weights.. most common injuries for quick bowlers are back, ankles, shoulders and hamstrings.. more strengthened they are better it is.

[cavin420]

Originally Posted by Gujar I'm currently working on getting stronger generally working on arms, and chest region, to inshAllah help with my bowling. Anyone know any exercises which help to build up strength in the wrists too?

i would suggest u work on ur shoulders n do alot of running excercises..........u need strong legs as well rest whatever Cartman the experts is saying i agree 110%!

[slix10]

To increase your speed, I think you should look at your action and run up? Usually those things can be improved.

And yes I agree, more repetitions(15-17) with light weight. No heavy training.

[tahaqureshi]

Can anyone outline any specific exercises for the shoulders, the back, the legs etc? which would require more reps with light weight..

[cavin420]

Originally Posted by tahaqureshi Can anyone outline any specific exercises for the shoulders, the back, the legs etc? which would require more reps with light weight..

if ur not going to any gyms...them pushups are the best + cylcying + running alot helps.....
as for the proper ones i leave that for cartman

[MecnunK]

http://www.rlca.com.pk/fitness.asp

It is important to ensure that you do not build alot of muscle bulk as that would slow you down and also concentrate on developing flexibility in tendons.

[cavin420]

Originally Posted by MecnunK http://www.rlca.com.pk/fitness.asp It is important to ensure that you do not build alot of muscle bulk as that would slow you down and also concentrate on developing flexibility in tendons.

i never knew that thanko0

[nafajafam]

Also work on your abdominal muscles, they need to be strong.

[Cartman]

stronge ab muscles mean less stress on the back and less chance of back problems. which exact exercises to do is hard to explain on here.. swimming usually is very good.

[tahaqureshi]

If I bowl at a particular speed at the age of 17, approximately how much can I excpect my average speed to increase by over the next 4-5 years? Just speaking on averge so I have an idea..

[nafajafam]

Originally Posted by Cartman stronge ab muscles mean less stress on the back and less chance of back problems. which exact exercises to do is hard to explain on here.. swimming usually is very good.

[cavin420]

Originally Posted by Cartman stronge ab muscles mean less stress on the back and less chance of back problems. which exact exercises to do is hard to explain on here.. swimming usually is very good.

so in short a perfect shaped 6 pac has more then 1 benefits ?

[nafajafam]

Originally Posted by tahaqureshi If I bowl at a particular speed at the age of 17, approximately how much can I excpect my average speed to increase by over the next 4-5 years? Just speaking on averge so I have an idea..

Pathan, Nehra, Zaheer have all gone downhill, so it's hard to say. Just keep practising.

[cavin420]

Originally Posted by nafajafam Pathan, Nehra, Zaheer have all gone downhill, so it's hard to say. Just keep practising.

i take it...our nafa..jafa has the same prob! hes gone downhill as well

try cutting ur run up old man

[nafajafam]

Originally Posted by cavin420 i take it...our nafa..jafa has the same prob! hes gone downhill as well try cutting ur run up old man

With age I have added more weapons to my arsenal.

Anyway, need to cut down on the smokes, killing my stamina.