Toronto Strength & Conditioning
Post 18 – “I want my young athlete to strength train, but no weights, please.” — Why Bodyweight-Only Training is Shortchanging Your Child
Introduction Your young basketball player is progressing, excelling in their skills, and competing at a high level. However, to keep advancing and competing as they move up in age groups and intensity, you recognize a critical need: they must become stronger, faster, more explosive, and more resilient. So, you contact a strength coach to…
Read MorePost 17 – Is Strength Training Safe for Youth? Is it effective?
Is Strength Training Safe for Youth? Is it effective? As parents, it is natural to be protective of your young athletes. When you hear that our program includes resistance training and plyometrics, questions about safety, growth, and effectiveness often arise immediately. Here are some of the most common questions and concerns I get from parents…
Read MorePost 16 – Training Frequency
Training Frequency This article can be useful for anyone looking to determine how many times a week to train but it’s really written specifically for PPT clients. My goal is to help PPT clients and athletes pick the right training frequency for their goals, needs, and specific circumstances. The PPT Process Biomechanical Assessment When you…
Read MorePost 13 – Basketball Speed Myths
I’ll admit it. I’ve been involved in basketball as a player, a coach, a camp director, a parent, and strength coach for over 30 years, yet I too have been a victim of a number of widespread basketball speed myths. I’ve been taught incorrect, unnatural, sub-optimal techniques by my coaches, who learned from their coaches. …
Read MorePost 5 – Putting It All Together – Designing Your Workout
The first key for athletes in their strength training is to understand the types of exercises to even do. We covered that in the previous posts: Beginner Strength Exercises – Part 1 Beginner Strength Exercises – Part 2 Effective and Efficient Strength Training Workout Plan Template for Basketball Players The next most common question young…
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