Keep Training: April 2012

Monday, April 23, 2012

Off-Season Basketball Training -- Cycle #3 (4 Weeks)

Workouts for Cycle #3 are included with video tutorials. As always use good judgement with the amount of weight you choose. Always choose technique over weight.

Please make sure that you are adequately hydrated and are not working out on an empty stomach. Also please make sure that you perform some light stretching and foam rolling at the end of the workouts followed by a protein packed meal/shake.

Warm-Ups for Cycle #3

Shoulder Mobility Warm-Up

Dynamic Warm-Up

Med-Ball Warm-Up

Cycle #3 -- Lift #1 (Weeks 1 through 3)

Cycle #3 -- Lift #2 (Weeks 1 through 3)

Cycle #3 -- Lift #3 (Weeks 1 through 3)

Cycle #3 -- Unload Week (Week 4)

Can perform dynamic warm-up 4-6x during the week.

Active recovery 4-6x during the week. Active recovery can include walking, yoga, general stretching, playing, etc. Just get moving and reap the benefits of three months of training!

Monday, April 16, 2012

Off-Season Basketball Training -- Cycle #2 (4 Weeks)

Workouts for Cycle #2 are included with video tutorials. As always use good judgement with the amount of weight you choose. Always choose technique over weight.

Warm-Ups for Cycle #2

Shoulder Mobility Warm-Up

Plate Warm-Up

Med-Ball Warm-Up

Cycle #2 -- Lift #1 (Weeks 1 through 3)

Cycle #2 -- Lift #2 (Weeks 1 through 3)

Cycle #2 -- Lift #3 (Weeks 1 through 3)

Cycle #2 -- Unload Week (Week 4)

Warm-Up -- 30/30 Primer

Perform 2-3x During the 4th Week

Off-Season Basketball Training -- Cycle #1 (4 Weeks)

Workouts for Cycle #1 are included with video tutorials. As always use good judgement with the amount of weight you choose. Always choose technique over weight.

Warm-Ups for Cycle #1

Dynamic Warm-Up

Plate Warm-Up

Cycle #1 -- Lift #1 (Weeks 1 through 3)