Currently sitting atop the ATP rankings, Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic to capture the Australian Open, becoming the youngest player to complete a Career Grand Slam.

At just 22, the Spaniard seems to have conquered it all, yet he’s still chasing bigger challenges. Besides, the wide range of shots in his quiver, Alcaraz's incredible fitness helps his get in position to return critical deliveries.

So, what’s the secret behind his elite fitness? Let’s take a closer look.

What Sets Carlos Alcaraz's fitness story apart?

Back in 2021–2022, Carlos Alcaraz was much skinnier than he is today. After that period, the Spaniard understood the importance of gaining muscle, which is now evident, especially in his legs and core.

Carlos combines his gym workouts in such a manner that it's best for his tennis-specific drills. His routine mainly includes resistance training, dynamic footwork drills, core workouts, and rotational exercises.

Coach Patrick Mouratoglou even calls him an exception for combining power with elite movement.

Rather than spending too much time in the gym, Carlos uses bands, bodyweight exercises, and occasionally explosive lifts as part of his workout routine.

However, before all of his training, he follows a schedule that makes his workouts even smoother.

Alcaraz’s Warm-Up Routine

When asked in his conversation with GQ about the foremost physical activity he does before starting any workout, Alcaraz expressed, “Stretching comes first, always. Whatever I’m doing afterwards, stretching is always the first step.”

Well, that’s not all for the warm-ups, as these are the exercises he performs:

• Cross-body crunches
• Copenhagen plank variations
• Juggling
• Reaction drills

In another online video, Alcaraz includes wall sits, air pulses, single-leg pulses, and shadow tennis reaction drills to train himself to perform better.

These habits have made him one of the most promising faces in the sport. Which other coveted tournaments do you think he will win this year with such an effective fitness routine?

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Written by

Suryakant Das

Edited by

Souvik Roy