Ramon Williams

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Ramon Williams graduated magna cum laude from Montclair State University with a B.S. in Physical Education. He is currently an NSCA-certified strength and conditioning specialist at the Parisi Speed School in Fair Lawn, N.J., where he trains athletes in several sports but focuses on speed, agility, strength and conditioning for basketball. Williams has also developed several instructional and weight lifting videos for YouTube. Tweet him @CoachRamonCSCS with any questions on how to improve your athletic performance.

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The Basketball Super Shoulder Power Workout

May 29, 2013 | Ramon Williams

Question: What's a basketball player's secret weapon for finishing at the basket, breaking a screen or winning the post position battle? Answer: A fully developed set of strong shoulder muscles. (Bonus: You also need to be in great cardiovascular shape, see 8-Week Basketball...

8-Week Basketball Off-Season On-Track Conditioning Program

May 5, 2013 | Ramon Williams

There are many ways to prepare for the upcoming basketball season. But you surely want to maximize your conditioning to stay strong until the final buzzer; and this requires training the body's energy systems in direct correlation to the demands...

Are You Overtraining?

February 25, 2013 | Ramon Williams

Throughout the course of the last few months, have you been feeling increasingly tired, not fully recovered before your next workout, frequently sick or afflicted with persistent injuries? If you answered yes to any of these, you could be suffering...

The Ultimate Basketball Warm-Up

January 31, 2013 | Ramon Williams

Athletes, have you ever begun a practice or game with your muscles feeling cold or stiff? Coaches, have your athletes ever complained of tightness or muscle pulls within the first half hour of practice? These issues are usually the result...

Dominate the Competition, Part 4: In-Season Basketball Strength Training

December 13, 2012 | Ramon Williams

Maintaining your strength throughout the entire basketball season can make a huge impact on your performance. If you fail to work out during the season, you will be at your lowest strength level when the playoffs approach. This will not...

4 Keys to Building Muscle Fast

November 14, 2012 | Ramon Williams

There’s a reason why you’re spending countless hours in the gym but still looking scrawny and not brawny: muscle mass isn’t built solely in the weight room. In fact, what you’re doing at the kitchen table–and even in the bedroom—may...

Dominate the Competition, Part 3: Basketball Jump Training

October 18, 2012 | Ramon Williams

Check out previous articles in Ramon Williams' "Dominate the Competition" series: Basketball Strength Training Program and Basketball Upper-Body Plyometrics. Ready for more ways to dominate on the basketball court this season? Regardless of your position, you can benefit from improving your jumping...

Dominate the Competition: Basketball Upper-Body Plyometrics

October 9, 2012 | Ramon Williams

At every level, basketball is becoming more competitive as athletes find new ways to train. At present, the key to staying ahead of the game is through plyometric exercises. Most athletes view basketball plyometric exercises as jumping drills for lower-body power,...

Dominate the Competition: Basketball Strength Training Program

September 18, 2012 | Ramon Williams

Want a competitive edge against your opponents this coming season? You need to be taking steps to prepare now, because, believe me, your opponents are. Starting to train a month before the season won't cut it. A month is simply...

Add Inches to Your Vertical Jump With Plyometrics

September 5, 2012 | Ramon Williams

The athlete who possesses the dominating edge is usually the most explosive guy or girl on the field. Although we're not all born running fast and jumping high, proper training can certainly improve our abilities. Becoming explosive takes developing elastic energy in...

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