Beginners Basketball Workout Routine

In order to play basketball you must be in top shape. From power to speed, you must spend some time in the weight room to improve your game. Working is something all basketball players must consider because talent is nothing if your not in shape. Nutrition is very important for a healthy workout. You must learn about what you should eat. You can either eat 3 big meals or 6 small meals a day. Eat, eat,  and eat! Here is a simple workout that I used during the basketball season and in the off season. Making time to workout is not an easy task, so therefore every workout should be one that you can benefit from. The number of sets and weights each week is key. You must increase weight over the weeks. You want an incline not a plateau. Here is an example of a four week plan that should be repeated with heavier weights after the four week period: Week 1: 6-8 reps with 4 sets. -Muscle Mass- Week 2: 12-15 reps with 3-4 sets. -Muscle Definition- Week 3: 1-3 reps with 5 sets. -Power- Week 4: 8-10 reps Make sure you don’t over work yourselves because you can hurt your body but you can also see no improvement. Workout 6 days a week with one day rest. Also do every exercise with correct form. Day 1 (Monday):

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