BAM Jam is just 3 weeks away. For teams that want to go deep in to their brackets, being in shape, both from a stamina and strength perspective, will prove to be very beneficial. Adding in high intensity ball handling is a great way to build your...
Read moreDeveloping lower body power for basketball
In our third installment of the Basketball Improvement Series, Jason Ellis explains and then demonstrates the XP Pause Squat, a simple but important exercise that will help you develop your lower body power. Jason will provide a new exercise each...
Read moreDeveloping Core Strength For Basketball
When we took a poll back in December, “Developing Core Strength” was one of the top answers to the question “What element of basketball training are you most interested in?” So we worked with athletic training expert...
Read moreIncreasing Lateral Quickness
This past December, we took a survey asking players what they thought the most important aspects of training were for basketball. The top four results that players gave were: Lateral quickness Core strength Lower body strength/power Overall...
Read moreGAME TIME: Week 3 Workout
How are you feeling? Stronger? Faster? Taller? Keep up the good work! We’re going to talk a little about two types of stretching this week, Static and Dynamic. Stretching is important! It helps keep our bodies flexible and moving fluidly. If you...
Read moreGAME TIME: Week 2 workout
By now you should be doing some type of activity 3-6 days a week to prepare for BAM Jam. It just feels good to get out there and move! You don’t have to take a long time but you have to be consistent to make changes in your fitness level. Get...
Read moreGAME TIME: Preparing for BAM Jam
Entry One: Bam Jam: Preparation for Game Day brought to you by St. Luke’s Men’s Health If you have not been exercising you should check with a physician before starting your program. Build your fitness so you can keep up with the game. Are...
Read moreWeek 4 Preparation
BAM Jam: Preparation for Game Day presented by St. Luke’s Men’s Health BAM Jam is getting closer, just a few weeks away! By now everyone has scheduled time to practice some basketball, 2 times a week at least and 6 times a week at most...
Read moreWeek 3 Preparation
Week 3: Bam Jam: Preparation for Game Day sponsored by St. Luke’s Men’s Health. How are you feeling? Stronger? Faster? Taller? Keep up the good work! We’re going to talk a little about two types of stretching this week. Stretching is important!...
Read moreWeek 2 Preparation
Week 2 workout courtesy of St. Luke’s ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ BAM Jam: Preparation for Game Day brought to you by St. Luke’s Men’s Health By now you should be doing some type of activity 3-6 days a week to prepare for BAM Jam. It just feels...
Read moreGetting ready for the tourney
You can never be too prepared. And with the BAM Jam tournament just a month away, St. Luke’s wants to help you get ready. Here is a great workout that anyone can do to get in shape and be ready to perform their best. And stay tuned for more...
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