Z Altug
Z. Altug, PT, MS, CSCS, NSCA-CPT, is a licensed physical therapist and personal trainer with over 20 years of experience.
Basketball trains the body to be asymmetrical. Players predominantly shoot with one hand and jump off one leg. That's why single limb exercises have become the preferred training method for hoopsters at all levels.
Developing symmetry throughout the body eliminates muscle...
Strengthening your full body is the key in guarding against the most common basketball injuries. Add the following exercises to your training program today.
Neck
Sets/Reps: 3-5x6-second holds (10 seconds rest between)
Stand tall with shoulders pulled back and chest out
Place your hands...
Training for your sport should be physically exhausting but it shouldn't injure you. Performing exercises when severely fatigued or with incorrect form can lead to injury—the exact opposite of what your training is supposed to accomplish. And some exercises are...
For every action, there is the possibility of either a positive or negative reaction, even in the weight room. Certain exercises can help you surpass your performance goals, but if they are performed improperly, they can slow you down. (See Four...
The average adult brain represents approximately 2% of total body weight. Your brain is constantly firing, even when you're asleep.(1)
In fact, your brain accounts for 20 percent of the energy your body uses. That might not seem like a lot,...
If you're currently recovering from athletic surgery, you're probably itching to get past rehab and back to playing your sport. Following your doctor's orders and waiting for the healing hands of nature to work their magic are fine. But there...
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