exercise for basketball strength | ScottThom.com https://scottthom.com Elite Basketball Strength Training & Player Development Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:14:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Strength Training Exercise For Basketball: DB Squat, Curl, Press! https://scottthom.com/2009/10/27/basketball-strength-training-db-squat-curl-press/ https://scottthom.com/2009/10/27/basketball-strength-training-db-squat-curl-press/#respond Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:47:53 +0000 http://scottthom.com/?p=336 The DB Squat, Curl, Press is an exercise that is great for basketball players because it strengthens the legs, biceps, and shoulders in each repetition. This exercise, when supersetted with a bigger lift (unilateral lift; Barbell Step-ups, or Reverse Barbell Lunges) would make the workout a nice balance, from one foot power moves to two …

The post Strength Training Exercise For Basketball: DB Squat, Curl, Press! first appeared on ScottThom.com.]]> The DB Squat, Curl, Press is an exercise that is great for basketball players because it strengthens the legs, biceps, and shoulders in each repetition. This exercise, when supersetted with a bigger lift (unilateral lift; Barbell Step-ups, or Reverse Barbell Lunges) would make the workout a nice balance, from one foot power moves to two foot controlled movement, not to mention it would keep the heart rate up and burn more calories than the standard seated military press! Thanks for visiting the site and if you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact me!!!! Create a great day! -Coach T

DB Squat, Curl, Press: 3×8 reps
*When doing the exercise without the seat, make sure to get in the squatting position and hold for 2 seconds before you stand up and press the weight. This will help to take the stretch reflex factor out of the equation and really force your body to fire those quads and hams!

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