Summer fitness plan for goalkeepers

It’s no secret that during the off-season goalkeepers are prone to gaining the odd pound or two, but taking up tennis will help maintain fitness levels, improve footwork and hand-eye coordination, says Blackburn goalkeeper Paul Robinson.

The former England custodian insists simple exercises such as push-ups and sit-ups will ensure that your muscles are ready and raring to go come the new season.

Listen to more from Robbo and keep your edge over the summer by watching this video.

Paul Robinson is an Under Armour-sponsored athlete: for information, visit underarmour.co.uk

Also see:
Paul Robinson: Nutrition for goalkeepers
Paul Robinson: Psychology for goalkeepers
Winning a one-on-one: a 3-step guide
Paul Robinson's guide to saving penalties
Paul Robinson's essential goalkeeper drills
In the gym with Paul Robinson
Paul Robinson: Summer fitness
Paul Robinson: Prepare for pre-season

Huw was on the FourFourTwo staff from 2009 to 2015, ultimately as the magazine's Managing Editor, before becoming a freelancer and moving to Wales. As a writer, editor and tragic statto, he still contributes regularly to FFT in print and online, though as a match-going #WalesAway fan, he left a small chunk of his brain on one of many bus journeys across France in 2016.