Tennis serve speed boost? core vs shoulder workouts tested
NCT ID NCT06221514
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares two 4-week exercise programs—core strengthening and shoulder strengthening—to see which better improves flat serve speed in young adult tennis players. Fifty amateur players aged 18-25 with 1-3 years of experience will be randomly assigned to one of the two groups. Serve speed and shoulder rotation will be measured before and after training.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Core strengthening program and shoulder strengthening program
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could help tennis players improve their serve speed with targeted exercises.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 50 participants. Results may not apply to all players, and the effect on serve speed may be small or none.
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Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health Sciences
RECRUITINGGiza, 2334, Egypt
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