Basketball Training

Basketball Weight Lifting Workouts

Jump Shot

Exercise Primary Muscle Focus Placement External Cues
Barbell Squats Quadriceps Over the quadriceps "Focus on explosive power in legs and a smooth shooting motion."
Dumbbell Lunges Quadriceps, Hamstrings Over the quadriceps "Focus on leg strength and balance."
Calf Raises Calves Over the calves "Ensure full range of motion and control."
Shoulder Press Deltoids Over the deltoids "Maintain proper form and controlled movement."
Tricep Dips Triceps Over the triceps "Engage the triceps fully, keep the motion steady."

Dribbling

Exercise Primary Muscle Focus Placement External Cues
Dumbbell Bicep Curls Forearm Flexors, Biceps Over the forearm flexors "Strengthen grip and arm control, maintain a stable core."
Tricep Pushdowns Triceps Over the triceps "Focus on full extension and muscle contraction."
Plank Variations Core Over the core "Keep your body in a straight line, engage the core."
Shoulder Lateral Raises Deltoids Over the deltoids "Perform with controlled movements, avoid swinging."

Defensive Slide

Exercise Primary Muscle Focus Placement External Cues
Lateral Band Walks Glutes Over the glutes "Focus on smooth lateral movements and hip engagement."
Side Lunges Quadriceps, Hamstrings Over the quadriceps "Maintain balance and proper form throughout."
Deadlifts Hamstrings, Glutes Over the hamstrings "Engage the glutes and hamstrings, keep back straight."
Russian Twists Core Over the core "Rotate fully and engage the core muscles."

Layup

Exercise Primary Muscle Focus Placement External Cues
Box Jumps Quadriceps, Calves Over the quadriceps "Focus on explosive power and landing softly."
Step-Ups Quadriceps Over the quadriceps "Keep the motion controlled, focus on leg strength."
Core Rotational Exercises Core Over the core "Engage the core and rotate fully."
Overhead Tricep Extension Triceps Over the triceps "Focus on a full range of motion and muscle engagement."

Passing

Exercise Primary Muscle Focus Placement External Cues
Bench Press Chest Over the chest "Strengthen upper body for powerful and accurate passes, engage core."
Chest Flyes Chest Over the chest "Focus on a full range of motion and contraction."
Tricep Dips Triceps Over the triceps "Maintain a steady motion and engage the triceps fully."
Medicine Ball Chest Passes Chest, Core Over the chest "Power through the chest and engage the core."