Squash Movement Fundamentals

The Big Breath Abs Series increases your activation of the transverse abdominis & internal organs which, in turn, stimulates the thoracolumbar fascia (TCF). The TCF is a sheath of fascia that wraps around your entire abdominal area and when it is stimulated in the correct way it...

...creates intra-abdominal pressure.

Intra-abdominal pressure is vital to be able to explode from a stand still and also to change direction or brace as you stop. For squash players, it offers support for the whip-like effect of hitting a ball hard.

It increases your core strength. It increases your true core stability.

Most squash players don't realize they should be breathing out as they contract their abdominal muscles while stopping and/or changing direction. Instead, they hold their breath when they should be forcefully exhaling so then when they should be inhaling they have to exhale! Apart from screwing up their breathing rhythm, this also stuffs with their posture. Posture affects your balance and control which, in turn, directly affects your speed and movement.