Although men and women play the same sport, competing for padel, there are 2 very distinct categories. This subject is controversial in tennis because women demanded the same earnings as men. At padel, we are not far from seeing this controversy increase.

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Are they physically composed the same and should they train the same way?

In recent years, the number of female players padel has increased in competition but also and especially in leisure mode. Teachers of padel should they train a man and a woman in the same way? From a morphological point of view, you have to understand 2 things: women have a larger pelvis than men and a shorter femur. Biomechanical disadvantages during races or jumps, due to a greater lateral sway of the pelvis.

Other point. Due to this width of the pelvis, women tend to have their knees inwards (in x) with a greater possibility of lesions in the ligaments of this area.

The solution ? Work with "chair" type exercises but with your legs apart to avoid knees coming back to the center. This simple exercise can be done in many ways, with charge or not.

Performing series would be the most suitable for strengthening the muscles.

In the field, bending work with low balls in lateral displacement will be the most effective.

So to answer the question originally asked: Do you have to have the same preparation as men?

The answer is no. Women must have a training adapted to their morphology.

Julien Bondia

Julien Bondia is a teacher of padel in Tenerife (Spain). Columnist and advisor, he helps you play better through his tutorials and tactical/technical articles padel.

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