ScottThom.com Elite Basketball Strength Training & Player Development

Psssssst hey you, the one with low back pain, come here… everyone would get up and come over because, during one time or another each one of us has had low back issues. Part of it is our lifestyles ie sitting in cars for long periods of time, in front of computers, we were made to run, jump, and hunt …

The sequel to the total body “Man On Fire” workout is here!!!! Liduvina,Chente, and many others enjoyed it so much, I had to make another one!!! Thanks for all your support! This is a high intensity training workout, you are trying to push yourself for 30 seconds straight at each exercise, embrace discomfort ya’ll. Intended to workout your complete body …

Time to get that core in shape and start kicking sand on people at the beach, strutting in your sungaaaaaa!!!! Start with the most basic and move your way to the more difficult planks. When performing these exercises remember proper alignment: Side Plank; core tight, elbow under shoulder, top shoulder back making a straight line to your top ankle, glutes …

Here are three pushup exercises using a medicine ball that will get you yoked!!!! Adding the medicine ball to your pushups increases difficulty, helps to fire those stabilizer in your shoulders, as well as deceleration and explosive power for pushing off. These should only be added into your pushup routine if you have a good base (can do 3 sets …

The Push Press and the Jerk are both great exercises!!! The Push Press is an exercise that focuses on the shoulders but, also engages your core, legs and back. Knees slightly bent, elbows under bar, core engaged, scaps engaged, you then simply “Dip and Drive” pressing the weight overhead. It is important when doing the push press and the jerk …

Abdominal Rollouts are a great core exercise and can be very tough for beginners so, be careful. As the Rollout becomes easier try these progressions. The MB rollout is courtesy of TrainerJosh.com and is a great exercise for those looking for more difficult core exercises. Create a great day!!!! -Coach T

Three powerful shoulder exercises that are basketball specific. Remember to tighten that core like someone is going to punch you in the stomach when performing all of these exercises, keep that chest out, back straight, and really try to get after it with each rep. When doing the first exercise DB Shoulder Press, make sure you’re butt is just tapping …

This workout is dedicated to Liduvina y Chente two friends of mine that live in beautiful Mexico City. They only have two 8 lb. D.B.’s and wanted a quick and effective circuit they could pump out in their apartment. This is a total body workout meant for you to GET AFTER IT when done correctly demands a ton of energy!!!! …