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B.S. Exercise Science, Arizona State University, 1997-2002M.S. Performance Enhancement and Injury Prevention, California University at Pennsylvania, 2004-2005
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How do I improve my ability to hold position in the basketball key?
To improve your ability to maintain position in the paint, you must train your core and glutes for stability and strength. Core exercises focusing on changing planes of motion are best. ...
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Can SAQ drills be incorporated into my basketball skill practice?
Speed, agility, and quickness (SAQ) drills can and should be a part of your basketball skill practice. The easiest way to incorporate them into a practice is as part of the warm-up. On ...
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What type of training will improve my basketball shooting ability?
In addition to the answer provided by NASM, I would focus on core training and proper posture during the jump shot. One of the most common shots is a jump shot off of the dribble. If a ...
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When foam rolling, how long should I stay on a tender spot?
A good rule to follow when foam rolling is to pause over the tender spots until the tenderness has reduced in half or more. Sometimes this takes just 30 seconds, but at other times it can tak...
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How can I add strength and endurance training into one basketball workout?
Lower body strength and endurance can be a basketball player's livelihood. Try coupling strength and stability exercises together on leg days in a superset. For example, pair a 2-legged...
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What speed drills should I do during basketball in-season training program?
A great way to incorporate speed and agility drills in-season is during your pre-performance warmup. A dynamic stretch which challenges you to move at differing speeds and directions is a mus...
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Should I always train for basketball as hard and as fast as I can?
You most definitely should not train as hard and fast as you can at all times. Basketball is just as much about being able to slow down and stabilize, as it is about creating force, changing ...
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What are the best whole body strength exercises for basketball players?
Total body strength exercises are very important for basketball players. Basketball is a sport that is very demanding of multidirectional upper and lower body strength. Therefore, it is...
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How can I relieve some soreness from yesterday's basketball workout?
In addition to Aaron Nelson's answer, I would recommend performing some Corrective Exercise aimed at improving your overall function as an athlete. As a basketball player, I would imagine tha...
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How can I decrease tension in my quadriceps?
As explained by NASM, foam rolling is a great way to reduce tension in the quadriceps. The most important thing to remember when foam rolling is to spend time on the most tender areas of the ...
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What muscles should I stretch before and after a basketball game?
Pre and post competition stretching should be a part of every basketball player's routine. The foam roller is a great tool for before and after, as outlined by NASM. Post-game stre...
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What should I do in-season to maintain the gains I made in the off-season?
In-season training is important and often times difficult to map out. It must be tailored to your individual goals for the season, yet also be flexible to changes in minutes played and possib...
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Should I incorporate Olympic lifts into my basketball off-season training?
Prior to engaging in Olympic Lifting, it is necessary to make sure that your body is moving at its very best. What I mean is that you must make sure that you are capable of producing the move...
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If I'm in a recovery period, how do I begin my basketball training?
Once you have allowed yourself adequate time to recover (2-4 Weeks), you should dedicate some time to rehabilitating any lingering injuries or issues. Working with your National Academy of Sp...
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