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Post 21 – My Teen Plays Basketball Every Day: Do They Still Need Strength Training?

By David Rudnick | October 27, 2026
Chart: over a 10-week season, teen basketball players who added strength training improved their vertical jump by 10%, while the basketball-only group dropped 8%

1. The Real Question “My teen plays basketball every day. Practices, games, skill sessions, maybe pickup on the weekend. They’re jumping and sprinting all the time. Do they really need strength training on top of that, especially during the season?” I hear this from parents all the time, usually right as the season starts. It’s…

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