All rounder Cricket exercises

The sun is shining and nothing says British summer more than a game of cricket! Here are 3 exercises to work at strength in the key areas used in the three disciplines - Batting, Bowling and Fielding.

Cricket exercise 1 - Batting strength - kneeling kettlebell woodchop

Mobility, upper body and core strength are needed for a strong batting technique. This exercise works all three of those components.

Start in a kneeling position with the kettlebell by your pocket on the knee your are kneeling on.

Tighten your core muscles and in diagonally lift the kettlebell across your body to finish high next to your ear.

Repeat on both sides.

Cricket exercise 2 - Bowling strength - side plank with arm and leg lift

Bowling is a full body movement and requires a combination of strength, mobility and coordination.

Strengthening the core and particularly oblique muscles is important to avoid the common 'side strain' injury.

Start on your side with legs together.

Hold a dumbbell in your top arm.

Push hips away from the floor as high as possible. Maintain this hip height as your lift your top leg and arm.

Hold this position for 10 seconds.

Repeat on both sides.

Cricket exercise 3 - Fielder strength - band power push

Fielding and throwing strength requires explosivity and power. This exercise works at muscles needed to improve throwing distance and accuracy.

Have a strong resistance band at mid chest height (or cable resistance in the gym). Stand in front of the band and hold with your arm tucked into your side.

In one swift powerful movement push your arm forward to full extension and slightly turn your trunk. Repeat with both arms.