International Youth Conditioning Association

Strength & Conditioning, Basketball
Coach
Jim Kielbaso

This program is intended for athletes 10-13 years old with no strength training background.  It focuses mainly on body control and a very slow progression.  The program is 2 day per week and will take you approximately 30-45 minutes to complete.  The following equipment is highly suggested:  dumbbells, kettlebells, pull-up bar or pulldown machine, resistance bands.  

Features
2 sessions per week
Must use App app to view and log training
Program Training
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Sample Week
Week 1 of 5-week program
Sunday
Beginner Strength Program: Week 1 Day 1

A

Push Ups

1 x 10

B

Goblet Squat

1 x 10

C

Inverted Row

1 x 10

D

Single Leg Glute Bridge

1 x 10

E

Plank

1 x 0:30

F

Side Plank

1 x 0:30

Tuesday
Beginner Strength Program: Week 1 Day 2

A

Dumbbell Chest Press

1 x 10

B

Step Back Lunge

1 x 10

C

Underhand Grip Pulldown

1 x 10

D

RDL

1 x 10

E

Dumbbell Curl and Press

1 x 10

F

Band Anti-Rotation

1 x 10

Coach
coach-avatar Jim Kielbaso

Jim Kielbaso is the President of the IYCA. He is a former college strength coach, Director of a private training facility, author and speaker. With over 20 years in the profession, he has trained thousands of athletes at all levels of competition.

Beginner Strength Program