WATCH: “Nothing wrong with what she’s doing” Emma Raducanu’s latest workout has Twitter fighting

Emma Raducanu

World No. 12 Emma Raducanu is preparing for her return to the Tour after a dismal run at the 2022 Australian Open where the Brit was defeated in the second round. It was a poor stint in Australia for the teenager who lost in her season opener and then in the second round of the Slam to end her trip Down Under with a 1-2 record.

With Emma now set to play in her first-ever full season on the Tour, she is undergoing intense preparations to remain fit throughout the year and return to her good form in which she was able to win the 2021 US Open. Ever since the US Open win, Emma has reached the quarter-finals only once and is 3-5 since she scripted history in New York.

Emma recently took to her official Twitter handle to share a training clip where the youngster could be seen lifting a very heavy weight rod on her thighs and lifting her body through it with her trainer standing behind to see if the Brit is doing it correctly. While it could have been a regular thing for athletes, Twitter was divided on whether it is the correct thing for the 19-year old to do.

finishing the week strong w some good facials?& a nice round number??. happy weekend. pic.twitter.com/42eIZvEbWQ
— Emma Raducanu (@EmmaRaducanu) February 12, 2022

https://twitter.com/Gregeth23/status/1492577496230887424

To anyone wondering whether if this sort of fitness training is "healthy" for Emma, here's Daniil Medvedev doing the exact same thing: https://t.co/HYU0uPdh1T
— Greg Barratt (@Gregeth23) February 12, 2022

At Emma’s age, that weight is ridiculous. She is likely to rupture her Abs, and damage her thoracic spinal joints looking at her breathing pattern which is incorrect, she is straining.
That coach needs to be gone,
“Lighter weight and more reps for core work” is the correct way
— The Marathon Dragon© (@thedragonstweet) February 13, 2022

OK I’m old I admit it but I’m pretty fit. This does not look sensible for a young women. It “might?” be good for her tennis but in my opinion not for her long term welfare….
— Carol Messenger (@admiralsniece) February 13, 2022

A reminder from a trainer: training is all about context, of which we have none here. No ‘hot takes’ can be made from seeing a single exercise. Trust her process and trust her coaches who know what they’re doing and keep your misinformed opinions to yourself ??
— Alice (@Aliceliveing_) February 12, 2022

Also from a trainer, there is absolutely nothing wrong with what she’s doing in this video. The internet is full of a lot of jealous insecure people who always “know” better. Well done Emma ??
— Ed Morris (@edmorrispt) February 13, 2022

This is just ridiculous.
Are you sure that your trainer has your own best interests at heart?
Or maybe you are the one deciding to stress yourself beyond your own limits (to prove that you are unbreakable?)
Of course, I know nothing.
— John Cochrane (@John_R_Cochrane) February 12, 2022

https://twitter.com/paredeamarela09/status/1492602784394457099

My goodness Emma, how heavy are those weights?
They look very disproportional to your frame and size.
— DL (@DHLlamanga) February 12, 2022

Then there's me over here lying in bed all week after throwing my back out from lifting a 5 lbs package ?
— MaxMcChillin (@MaxMcChillin) February 12, 2022

NOOOOO! Is this healthy for your pelvis? Can it cause injury? Does it work for tennis? Trainer is like bootcamp guy, survivor trail type. Tell him you play on courts, with rackets! Anyway ❤ u & wish you the best. Roland Garros, here she comes!
— Vanessa Idiong (@VanessaIdiong) February 12, 2022

All the “knowledgeable” folks on here thinking she’s doing something wrong or harmful ? pic.twitter.com/Br1GSf7utk
— Brandon Skelding (@YesItsBS) February 14, 2022

Emma Raducanu might feature on the Tour in the next week

Emma has not played at any event in February so far. She has however 2 tournaments to choose from the final week when the WTA-1000 Qatar Open and the WTA-250 Abierto Akron Zapopan in Guadalajara, Mexico. Two more tournaments will commence from 28th February, the WTA-250 Monterrey Open in Mexico and the WTA-250 Lyon Open.

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