I’ve been working as a sports performance coach with college athletes for almost twenty years, both as a Strength and Conditioning Coach and as a Sports Scientist. I’ve also been fortunate over that time to work with some of the best minds in Strength and Conditioning for basketball. In this Basketball Strength and Conditioning Guide,…
Utilizing medicine balls in a basketball strength and conditioning program is an excellent way for football players to focus on building power. Medicine balls offer a few unique characteristics that make them a perfect supplement to training done in the weight room. Med balls allow basketball players to completely accelerate a weighted object without any…
Becoming a more explosive basketball player should be priority number one every off-season. Basketball is a game that is often won and lost based on the speed and explosiveness of the players on the court A more powerful player will be able to accelerate down the court faster on breaks and jump higher for contested…
I’ve been a collegiate sports performance coach for 20 years. One thing I always felt was effective was showing guys the heights and weights of players at their position in the NBA. It helped give many players the extra motivation needed to gain weight when they were able to compare themselves to guys at the…
I’ve been a collegiate sports performance coach for 20 years. One thing I always felt was effective was showing guys the heights and weights of players at their position in the NBA. It helped give many players the extra motivation needed to gain weight when they were able to compare themselves to guys at the…
I’ve been a collegiate sports performance coach for 20 years. One thing I always felt was effective was showing guys the heights and weights of players at their position in the NBA. It helped give many players the extra motivation needed to gain weight when they were able to compare themselves to guys at the…
I’ve been a collegiate sports performance coach for 20 years. One thing I always felt was effective was showing guys the heights and weights of players at their position in the NBA. It helped give many players the extra motivation needed to gain weight when they were able to compare themselves to guys at the…
When designing a basketball strength and conditioning program, figuring out what the best exercises are to decrease the risk of injury and improve performance is critical. This is because we’re almost always limited by time. For collegiate programs, the NCAA mandates how much time is allowed for training each week. But, even if there isn’t…
Having a strong, powerful lower body is extremely important for Basketball Players. Lower body strength can help players with establishing position under the rim, vertical jump and can even help with endurance by becoming more efficient. Leg exercises for basketball players shouldn’t just be taken from a bodybuilding workout though. Functionality is the key to…
Having a strong and powerful upper body is more important for basketball players than most give it credit for. Having a powerful upper body will help you be able to win position on the court more often and help you finish plays at the rim. Intelligent upper-body training will also help basketball players be more…