If you’re struggling to hold your ground or defend bigger players, it’s because you lack strength. Try sprinting to build a stronger lower body. When Chris Bosh entered the NBA, he was a gangly, scrawny 19-year-old. As a result, he wasn’t able to hang with the old school bigs. He often got dominated by 240-pound…
One of the best ways to increase vertical for basketball is the box jump. So, here’s a guide on how to do the one-step box jump. Candace Parker is one of the most powerful players in the WNBA. Since her debut in the league in 2008, she has won the rebounding title three times and…
Do you want to be more durable and prevent basketball injuries? Try doing yoga –an activity that helped David Robinson play well into his 30s. June 15, 2003. This marks the day David Robinson, 37 years old, played his final NBA game. The most impressive thing about this game, other than Robinson attaining his second…
If you want to score like Steph Curry, you have to have his conditioning. So, here’s how he works on his core so that he can remain stable as he shoots. Here’s a fun fact: 93 percent of Steph Curry’s shots are unbalanced. What this means is that the majority of his shots come off…
Here are some tips on how to develop strength and power for shooting long distances in basketball, so you can score like Damian Lillard. Damian Lillard is one of the greatest shooters to ever play in the NBA. He often takes tough shots from far away and frequently sinks them (career average of 37.3 percent…
Do you want to be able to score more points efficiently? If so, you have to learn from one of the best in NBA history. Here’s how to be a good scorer in basketball like Kevin Durant. During the NBA Finals in 2019, Kevin Durant ruptured his Achilles. I would share the video, but it’s…
If you’re curious about the effectiveness of push-ups for basketball, look no further. The answer is very useful and I tell you why in the following article. This NBA season (2020-21), I’ve been watching a lot of Steph Curry. I forgot how magical he is on the hardwood since he pretty much missed all of…
Do you have trouble grinding for long periods of time? If so, you need to improve your stamina for basketball. Here’s a drill and a workout that will improve your grit so that you can hustle on the court like Fred VanVleet. On February 2, 2021, the Toronto Raptors’ Fred VanVleet slayed the Orlando Magic….
If you’re looking for an exercise to strengthen your legs and build more stamina, squats are fantastic (and simple). So, here’s how to squat for basketball. A few articles ago, I said that if you could only do one exercise, it should be the kettlebell swing. Well, I lied (kind of). You shouldn’t do just…
Kettlebell swings are one of the most popular exercises. They’re efficient and effective and are great for beginners. If you could only do one conditioning exercise for basketball, it should be the kettlebell swing. The kettlebell, if you don’t know, is a weight that has an odd-looking design. It’s a cast-iron ball with a handle…
