D drose1 New member Sep 16, 2011 #1 our coach tells us that we need to start lifting weights but idk what it really helps for a guard? will it help me handle the ball better or what?
our coach tells us that we need to start lifting weights but idk what it really helps for a guard? will it help me handle the ball better or what?
L LeBronJamesistheBest New member Sep 17, 2011 #2 IT does help u. It helps u guard stronger and faster people better. Lift weights and use dumbbells when u can man
IT does help u. It helps u guard stronger and faster people better. Lift weights and use dumbbells when u can man
J JohnDoe Member Sep 17, 2011 #3 Basketball requires more agility than strength, but your coach is right, it helps in defense. it makes you bigger and less "shovable".
Basketball requires more agility than strength, but your coach is right, it helps in defense. it makes you bigger and less "shovable".
H hey Member Sep 17, 2011 #4 There is a clear difference from basketball players who train and exercise on the side and the ones who don't.
There is a clear difference from basketball players who train and exercise on the side and the ones who don't.
B BlerimO New member Sep 17, 2011 #6 Extremely important actually because what I usually do now is leg press very often which builds up my calf strength so i can jump higher and upper body for more distance and control of the ball.
Extremely important actually because what I usually do now is leg press very often which builds up my calf strength so i can jump higher and upper body for more distance and control of the ball.