Conditioning Routine for Fast Bowlers
Monday - Speed & Agility
**Warm-up (10 min):** Jogging, dynamic stretches
**Sprint Drills:**
- 20m sprints (5 sets)
- 40m sprints (4 sets)
- 60m sprints (3 sets)
**Agility Drills:**
- Shuttle runs (5x20m)
- Lateral quick steps (3 sets of 30 sec)
- T-drill (3 sets)
**Core Workout:**
- Plank variations (3 sets of 45 sec)
- Hanging leg raises (3x12)
**Cool-down & Stretching (10 min)**
Tuesday - Strength (Upper Body & Core)
- Push-ups: 3 sets of 20-25 reps
- Pull-ups: 3 sets of 8-12 reps
- Dips: 3 sets of 10-15 reps
- Pike push-ups: 3 sets of 12 reps
- Superman hold: 3 sets of 30 sec
- Russian twists: 3 sets of 20 reps
- Cool-down & Yoga Stretches
Wednesday - Endurance & Recovery
- Long-distance run: 5-8 km
- Bodyweight circuit (optional):
- Air squats (3x20)
- Push-ups (3x15)
- Planks (3x45 sec)
- Flexibility work & Yoga
Thursday - Strength (Lower Body & Explosiveness)
- Jump Squats: 3 sets of 15 reps
- Bulgarian split squats: 3 sets of 12 reps per leg
- Step-ups (Weighted if possible): 3 sets of 10 reps per leg
- Calf raises: 3 sets of 20 reps
- Broad jumps: 3 sets of 5 reps
- Core Workout: Hanging knee tucks (3x12)
- Cool-down & Stretches
Friday - Sprint & Agility Focus
**Sprint Drills:**
- 10m explosive starts (5 sets)
- 30m accelerations (4 sets)
- 50m sprints (3 sets)
**Agility Drills:**
- Zig-zag runs (4 sets)
- Side shuffle & sprint (3 sets)
- Reaction drills (3 sets)
**Plyometrics:**
- Box jumps (3 sets of 8)
- Bounding (3 sets of 20m)
**Core & Mobility Work**
Saturday - Strength & Conditioning
**Circuit Training (4 rounds):**
- Push-ups (15 reps)
- Squats (20 reps)
- Lunges (10 per leg)
- Plank to push-up (10 reps)
- Burpees (10 reps)
**Sprint Finishers:**
- 100m sprint x3
- 50m sprint x4
- Mobility & Stretching
Sunday - Active Recovery / Rest
- Light jogging or cycling
- Deep stretching & yoga