General physical preparation training, commonly called GPP training, is the training or training phase used to establish the strength and endurance necessary to accomplish a sport-relevant training program. GPP training builds basic levels of strength, endurance, coordination, proficiency, and durability, allowing an athlete to train at increasingly high levels of volume and intensity.
In this training program, we build general physical preparedness to allow hoopers to have the capacity necessary to train at more intense, basketball-specific levels. For peak performance to be possible, foundational strength and endurance must be established. This program helps athletes ensure they have the skills and fitness levels necessary to carry out a more advanced training program without becoming excessively fatigued or injured. By having an increased level of overall physical fitness, athletes can expect to be more durable overall and recover faster from training or competition.
A1
WORLD'S GREATEST STRETCH
1 x 3
A2
Bear Crawl - Forward & Backward
1 x 10
A3
Reverse Lunge with Rotation
1 x 5
A4
Jump Rope
3 x 0:30
B
Power Skip
3 x 4
C
20 Yard Sprint
5 x 20
D
Hurdle Hops (low, continuous)
3 x 3
E
Eccentric Goblet Squat
5, 3, 8, 8, 8 @ 40, 60, 75, 75, 75 %
A1
T-Spine Reach
1 x 10
A2
Lateral Crawl
1 x 10
A3
Inch Worms
1 x 5
A4
Dead Hang
@ 0:20
B1
Med Ball Slams
3 x 8
B2
Standing Med Ball Chest Pass
3 x 8
C
KB High Pull
3, 4, 4, 4
D
Single Arm DB Shoulder Press - Standing
3 x 8
A1
WORLD'S GREATEST STRETCH
1 x 3
A2
Bear Crawl - Forward & Backward
1 x 10
A3
Reverse Lunge with Rotation
1 x 5
A4
Jump Rope
3 x 0:30
B
1 step approach Box Jump
3 x 3
C
Alternating Lunge Jumps
3 x 3
D
Lateral Jumps - over hurdle
3 x 4
E
Kettlebell Swings
5, 3, 8, 8, 8 @ 40, 60, 75, 75, 75 %
A1
T-Spine Reach
1 x 10
A2
Lateral Crawl
1 x 10
A3
Inch Worms
1 x 5
A4
Dead Hang
@ 0:20
B1
Half-kneeling OH Med Ball throw
3 x 8
B2
Standing 1-arm Med Ball Chest Pass
3 x 8
C
Incline Plyo Push-Up
3 x 6
D
DB Pullover
3 x 8
Ben's experience includes serving as the Women's BB Strength Coach at Gordon College. Prior to that, Ben spent two seasons as a Graduate Assistant Strength Coach for the University of Florida Men & Women's Basketball, Golf, and Tennis teams while pursuing his Master's Degree. While there, Ben trained several former and future NBA players. Certs: B.S. Exercise Science M.S. Kinesiology CSCS (NSCA)
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