2007-07-06 07:25:19 · 13 answers · asked by jeremiah r 1 in Sports ➔ Basketball
I play basketball too. Point Guards need to lift weight just like everyone else on the team. You should go to the gym and figure out how much is the right weight. Have a trainer help you with that. Work out at least 3 times a week.
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2007-07-06 07:28:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What up hoopstar, Weight lifting helps increase your range- although you have to be careful how you intersperse shooting and lifting. Weightlifting can also give you a little bit more upper body strength which helps because sometimes opposing teams with larger guards will try to post you up- so it'll give you a bit more strength. It can also help you finish around the hoop especially enduring some contact to get an And 1! Hope that helps. Kindly, Nickster
2016-04-01 00:40:21 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. If anything, point guards need to be stronger, pound for pound, than the other 4. Lift for strength and explosive power, especially during the off-season.
2007-07-06 07:41:34 · answer #3 · answered by thegubmint 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes every player on the team needs to lift and how much doesnt really matter if you feel the burn you should try to max out every month the basic lifts are power cleans = explosiveness squats = leg muscles bench press = look good when its time to put that jersey on
2007-07-06 07:52:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they should. Of course it depends how much. Where to train would be a better question. Work in the Triceps as that is your primary shooting muscle. In addition do things like lunges, squats, leg presses, etc to develop the strength and endurance in your legs to run and jump over a long period of time.
2007-07-06 07:28:27 · answer #5 · answered by jay k 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
try to get away from lift as possible. Trust me, i play for JV and going to varsity and lifting weights wont help you as much as it does towards other sports.
2007-07-10 06:14:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course they should lift, don't exactly have to max out, but strengthen your legs, so you can jump higher and run faster.
2007-07-06 08:04:36 · answer #7 · answered by Kevin S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably curl or bench press with 12 reps, 3 sets.
2007-07-06 07:42:03 · answer #8 · answered by suns123 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
MINIMAL WEIGHTS IN TERMS SIZE BUT MORE REPS AND SETS
EXAMPLE: BENCH PRESS: 65-70 POUNDS, 15 REPS, 4 SETS
YOU HAVE TO BE LEAN BUT HAVE ENERGY AND STRENGTH TO PLAY AGAINST GIANTS, YOUR ADVANTAGE FAST AND STRONG WITH FULL OF ENERGY
2007-07-06 07:29:23 · answer #9 · answered by john_tarachand 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im not sure it matters exactly how much they should lift , but the fact that they should stay in shape.
2007-07-06 10:10:26 · answer #10 · answered by Andy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋