Category — Basketball

With most sports, the more time you spend away from the game, the harder it is when you do return. I remember stepping back onto the court after graduating college. I had not played basketball in over 2 months. Just shooting the ball felt weird. The good news was that everything came back to me once I regained that muscle memory.

Sometimes doing some training before you step back onto the court will do wonders for your skillset and your ability to regain your “touch.” I found an article that outlines some basketball exercises that can help you develop muscles and gain strength in key areas that will allow you to perform at a higher level.

Personal trainer Sean Green takes you through the five movements that will transform your game.

At MensHealth.com, Phoenix Suns’ guard Amare Stoudemire talks about his road to recovery from microfracture knee surgery. He says that a few easy tips helped him regain his vertical leap:

- Run with guys who can torch you

- Boost your weight room gains

- Fix your pains with foam [roll]