There are many great upper body exercises for basketball players but I would recommend that you make sure a good old fashion push-up is part of your program. The push-up develops chest, delt, and tricep strength but it also strengthens the core. The push-up should be a part of a much larger program but if you wanted something to do right now try a set of 10 push-ups. Then try 3 sets of 10. If this is easy then try 3 sets of 15 for your next workout. If this is easy try 3 sets of 20 for your next workout. Obviously I am oversimplifying a program design here but until you get all your ducks in a row; play basketball and do 3 sets of 20 push-ups twice a week, not two days in a row and you will increase your upper body fitness.
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