Basketball Training

When it comes to basketball training, we know quite a bit.

However, we’re not absolute experts in all the areas you need to know about in order to make your workouts do what they should.

So we’ve put together a collection of training articles that are written by experts in each field.

We’ll cover topics such as building muscle, fitness equipment, nutritional supplements and sport nutrition.

This will be a work in progress. Keep checking in to see what’s new.

We’ll take the time to search out the fitness experts who can help you get the best fitness equipment and offer you tips on building strength and muscle.

We’ll also find nutrition experts who will help you know which nutritional supplements work and how to eat properly.

Bottom line? We’ll save you the time of finding this information. Bookmark this page, check in often and then invest your time in basketball training and eating right, not websurfing.

Matt & Dave

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Basketball Training

Plyometrics by Matt & Dave
Plyometrics should be a very important aspect of whatever basketball training program you are using or thinking of using. Why? Because it’ll help you improve your skills…

Plyometric Drills by Mike Rangel
Noted plyo expert Mike Rangel discusses several easy to learn plyometric exercises…

Vertical Jump & Speed Training Pitfalls by Mark Sias
In this article I will teach you what to look for in a Vertical Jump program & what potentially “leap robbing” mistakes to avoid. There are without a doubt quite a plethora of various Plyometrics & “Jump Higher” systems available on the…

Successfully Building Muscle by Greg Mauro
Adding muscle weight during basketball training can be a longer and more difficult process than most realize. Many start lifting weights in hopes of gaining muscle mass without seeing the whole picture to gaining muscle. This often leads them to become discouraged because they think lifting weights is all there is to it…

Technique in Weight Training by Isabel Curini
Technique in weight training is very important for achieving the expected progress, but also for protecting the body of the sportsman. The first important thing is to learn correctly the basic movements. In this type of basketball training there is a kind of classic set of exercises…

Which Exercise is Better – Aerobics or Weight Training? by Janet Ford
Aerobics or Weight Training? So which is better? The answer is NEITHER! Both accomplish different things for your body and mind and both are essential to your health. Although fleeting exercise fads will often tout one over the other, both cardio and strength training are important. Here is why…

Stretch Exercise Basics by Matt & Dave
A quality stretch exercise routine is key for all athletes, but especially when basketball training. Why is stretching so important? For an athlete to be successful, the muscles must be able to go through a wide range of motions. Any good stretching program will improve your range of motion of the joints you work on…

Sports Supplement by Rolf Rasmusson
Sports Supplement – what is it? We are all aware of what is a nutrition or diet supplement, but what is a sports supplement? A sport supplement is a subcategory of nutrition supplements. The sports supplement is associated with rising basketball training results, intensifying training, lowering consequences like muscle pain, etc…

Nutritional Benefits From Protein Sports Supplements by Keith Baxter
One of the best ways that a person can benefit from a healthy diet and exercise routine is the addition of sports nutrition in the form of extra protein. Protein is found naturally in many of the foods we eat. But a person who exercises often should get one gram of protein per pound of their body weight…

Why Use a Weight Lifting Supplement? by Aaron Anderton
What is the big deal about nutritional supplements for athletes? Is a sports nutrition supplement going to make that much of a difference? If you have ever asked yourself these questions, sit tight and be prepared to find the answer right here…

Weightless Workout – Strength Training Without Equipment by David McCormick
Resistance training, also known as strength training, does not require a gym membership. It does not even require an expensive home gym. In this article, you will discover the secret of isometric training and its effectiveness for muscle growth…

Bowflex Extreme 2 Review by Matt & Dave
What a fantastic piece of exercise equipment the “Bowflex Extreme 2” is! If you’re interested in developing your upper and lower body during your basketball training regimen, then take a serious look at the “Extreme 2″…