If you’re serious about improving your pickleball game, whether you’re chasing a higher DUPR rating or just looking to win more rec games, strength training isn’t optional. It’s the secret weapon that helps you move faster, hit harder, and play longer without breaking down.

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And with DUPR’s new partnership with GRAVL, you can now get personalized, pickleball-specific workouts that make training as smart as your strategy on the court.

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Why Strength Training Matters for Pickleball Players

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Pickleball might look low-impact to the casual observer, but competitive players know the truth: it’s an explosive, quick-change-of-direction sport that demands power, agility, balance, and endurance.

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Here’s how strength training helps:

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1. More Power in Your Shots
Stronger legs and core help you hold position and transfer energy into the ball with less effort.

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2. Faster Court Coverage
Leg strength and stability training translate to quicker first steps, faster lateral movement, and the ability to recover between points.

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3. Injury Prevention
Building muscle strength and improving joint stability reduces strain on knees, shoulders, and elbows, which are three of the most common pickleball injury zones.

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4. Better Endurance
Strength work supports cardiovascular fitness and keeps you feeling fresh deep into long rallies and multi-match days.

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How GRAVL Fits In

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DUPR has teamed up with GRAVL to help players train smarter, not harder. GRAVL creates AI-powered, personalized workout plans that you can use to improve your physique and overall pickleball performance.

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Whether you’re brand new to strength training or already lifting, you can use GRAVL to adjust your plan to match your skill level, fitness goals, and schedule, keeping you accountable along the way.

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Here’s what you get with GRAVL:

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• Personalized Programs: Every workout is tailored to your needs and updated as you progress.
  
  
• Coach Support: Message in-app anytime for training or app guidance.
  
  
• Performance Tracking: See your progress and how it impacts your game.

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Exclusive for DUPR Players: Your First Month Free

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We’re giving all DUPR players one month free using the code: DUPR.

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And if you have DUPR+, you get 2 months free!

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📲 Get the GRAVL app and start building the strength, balance, and endurance you need to dominate the court, now and for years to come.

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