Core Strength And Muscle Fatigue for bball

[SuperMan7]

Can any1 here help me with excercises for core strength which i hear is most important for basketball. Also I watch the nba and guys like kobe play all game back to back games and there muscles like legs and arms never get tired seems like in the 4th quater they can jump just the same as the first but when i play after a while my muscles get tired and i cant jump as high or run as fast as i did when i first began any help with that?

[AxlTurwalt]

The reasons why Kobe can play for extended periods of time is because of his conditioning. The harder you push yourself, the longer you will last. Being a bballer of over 10 years, the best thing I can reccomend in the area of core strength training are the following:

Finger Push-Ups:
Although these are difficult and dangerous when performed incorrectly, their benefit is astounding. They help build muscles in the fingers which assist in accuracy and strength behind shooting shots from long distance. Dirk Nowitzki recommends these and after giving it a go, I was nailing about 20% more 3's because of it. Make sure to use minimal weight though. Try push-ups whilst on the knees.

Squatting Pose:
Go into a squatting pose and hold the pose for extended periods of time. This helps activate muscles, fatiguing muscle fibers and building strength at the cor of the muscles.

Calf Raise Pose:
Go into a calf raise pose and maintain the pose for 10 seconds, then place your heels back on the floor. Repeat this for several minutes or until failure occurs.

Push-up Pose:
Go into a push-up pose and hold the pose just like the other exercises. Make sure your abs are engaged. These help quite well with overall strength and will allow you those extra hard bursts needed when your 2 points down with a minute left on the clock.

Simply try a ton of different poses, weighted preferably. They will also make you 'cut' fast and allow you a greater maneuverability. I would limit heavy lifting exercises. Coming from experience, heavy lifting will increase your strength and throw the flow of your shots off. Try it and see what you think and keep me up to date with your progress.

[sillz10]

Originally Posted by PopeyePete

The reasons why Kobe can play for extended periods of time is because of his conditioning. The harder you push yourself, the longer you will last. Being a bballer of over 10 years, the best thing I can reccomend in the area of core strength training are the following:

Finger Push-Ups:
Although these are difficult and dangerous when performed incorrectly, their benefit is astounding. They help build muscles in the fingers which assist in accuracy and strength behind shooting shots from long distance. Dirk Nowitzki recommends these and after giving it a go, I was nailing about 20% more 3's because of it. Make sure to use minimal weight though. Try push-ups whilst on the knees.

Squatting Pose:
Go into a squatting pose and hold the pose for extended periods of time. This helps activate muscles, fatiguing muscle fibers and building strength at the cor of the muscles.

Calf Raise Pose:
Go into a calf raise pose and maintain the pose for 10 seconds, then place your heels back on the floor. Repeat this for several minutes or until failure occurs.

Push-up Pose:
Go into a push-up pose and hold the pose just like the other exercises. Make sure your abs are engaged. These help quite well with overall strength and will allow you those extra hard bursts needed when your 2 points down with a minute left on the clock.

Simply try a ton of different poses, weighted preferably. They will also make you 'cut' fast and allow you a greater maneuverability. I would limit heavy lifting exercises. Coming from experience, heavy lifting will increase your strength and throw the flow of your shots off. Try it and see what you think and keep me up to date with your progress.

ignore him

[andrewmul]

I've been focusing on my core alot lately.

This might not help you as my sport is rugby, but balance is important in it.

I sit on my knees an exercise ball balance myself, then raise myself up so i have to tense the core to keep the balance, i then get a medicine ball hold it out in front of me then move it to the left then right etc, really takes ito ut of you cause your holding your core together to keep your balance.

I know that its an excellent exercise for rugby, not so sure bout basketball

[futureNBAstar]

Originally Posted by PopeyePete

The reasons why Kobe can play for extended periods of time is because of his conditioning. The harder you push yourself, the longer you will last. Being a bballer of over 10 years, the best thing I can reccomend in the area of core strength training are the following:

Finger Push-Ups:
Although these are difficult and dangerous when performed incorrectly, their benefit is astounding. They help build muscles in the fingers which assist in accuracy and strength behind shooting shots from long distance. Dirk Nowitzki recommends these and after giving it a go, I was nailing about 20% more 3's because of it. Make sure to use minimal weight though. Try push-ups whilst on the knees.

Squatting Pose:
Go into a squatting pose and hold the pose for extended periods of time. This helps activate muscles, fatiguing muscle fibers and building strength at the cor of the muscles.

Calf Raise Pose:
Go into a calf raise pose and maintain the pose for 10 seconds, then place your heels back on the floor. Repeat this for several minutes or until failure occurs.

Push-up Pose:
Go into a push-up pose and hold the pose just like the other exercises. Make sure your abs are engaged. These help quite well with overall strength and will allow you those extra hard bursts needed when your 2 points down with a minute left on the clock.

Simply try a ton of different poses, weighted preferably. They will also make you 'cut' fast and allow you a greater maneuverability. I would limit heavy lifting exercises. Coming from experience, heavy lifting will increase your strength and throw the flow of your shots off. Try it and see what you think and keep me up to date with your progress.

Are you serious? Weight lifting is benificial to any basketball player that lifts correctly. Dont lift like a bodybuilder, lift like an athlete. For strength and explosiveness not hypertrophy(sp). Look at Defrancos WSFSB, rippetoes, or 5X5 variation. All NBA players lift and it doesnt throw off there shot. The key is to shoot atleast 200 shots everyday to keep your shout pure and consistent.

The fingertip pushups can be benificial too.