Work Out Like a Professional Volleyball Player

Work Out Like a Professional Volleyball Player

See how some of the top beach volleyball players in the world get it done in the gym.

Jul 19, 2016 by Megan Kaplon
Work Out Like a Professional Volleyball Player
For volleyball players, summer means beach tournaments, volleyball camps and, most importantly, working your butt off in the gym to get ready for the fall season. 

Need a little extra motivation to get you through a mid-summer slump? Watch these professional volleyball crush their workouts. We bet you'll be itching to get back in the gym and set some new PRs.

Before you get started, remember, a good warmup is key:

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April Ross covers all the bases in this preseason workout:

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Seems appropriate that this soon-to-be two-time Olympian can absolute crush some Olympic lifts:

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Kerri Walsh Jennings is a vocal pilates devotee: 

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You'd have a hard time naming a beach volleyball player on tour more fit than Emily Stockman, but those abs don't come easy. Check out these insane workouts:

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U.S. Men's National Team libero Erik Shoji knows that a strong core is vital to volleyball players:

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Phil Dalhausser and Nick Lucena build their partnership on the court â€‹and​ in the gym:

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Breakout beach volleyball star Taylor Crabb was famous for his hops in college at Long Beach State. Watch him crush this 58-inch box jump:

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Tri Bourne spent some time training at the UFC Gym in Honolulu before the 2016 season, and they did not take it easy on him:

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Always have some choice tunes on hand to help you push through even the hardest of workouts, a la Casey Patterson:

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And don't be afraid to get creative like women's national team captain Christa Dietzen when you're working out at home:

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Yoga can be a key part of your workout routine, as flexibility is key to prevent injury, but make sure you rehydrate if you sweat like future Olympian Rachael Adams:

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No matter what inspires you to get it done in the gym, keep in mind, it's not about bikini bodies, six-pack abs or gun shows. It's all about getting it done on the court.