Basketball Workouts
Play Better Basketball with Basketball Pro Workouts on GAIN Fitness
If you want to become a better basketball player, you need a performance plan that addresses your specific needs. Unfortunately, most athletes don't understand their strengths and weaknesses well enough [...]
The Basics of Basketball Strength Training
If you can play basketball, and play it well, you’re probably already among the world’s most naturally gifted athletes. Simply possessing the explosiveness required to jump and dunk is impressive. [...]
Dominate the Competition, Part 4: In-Season Basketball Strength Training
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 [...]
This Workout Will Make You a Better Point Guard
On the court, a point guard is essentially an extension of the head coach. Good point guards can read opposing defenses, get the offense into the right play, set up [...]
Improve Your Basketball Game With the TRX Rip Trainer
Basketball players are fast, explosive athletes–which is why so many can dunk the ball effortlessly, or quickly weave through defenders and drive to the net. The downside? Players can hurt [...]
Oak Hill Academy Pre-Season Basketball Workout Program
Co-authored by Bryan Meagher, Oak Hill Academy assistant head coach A key success factor in Oak Hill Academy's championship winning basketball program is our off-season workouts. The goal is for [...]
Tips for Conditioning Like the NBA’s Best
Do you huff and puff your way around the court after halftime? LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Dwayne Wade and other elite NBA players train to outperform their opponents in the [...]
Train for Success With Skyline High School's Girls Varsity Basketball Weightlifting Program
Unless it's a perennial powerhouse, high school women's basketball teams often overlook strength training. This is a huge mistake, because having a strategic weightlifting program that conditions muscles most used [...]
Dominate the Competition, Part 3: How to Jump Higher for Basketball
Ready for more ways to dominate on the basketball court this season? Regardless of your position, you can benefit from improving your jumping ability. Think about it: elevating over a [...]
Basketball Med Ball Drills for Speed and Quickness
With basketball season on the horizon, high school and college players need to get moving on their preparation for try-outs. Incorporate these three basketball med ball drills into your current [...]