DeMatha Basketball Morning Strength Workout (2010)

[kimydems24]

How do you do the workout routines? I mean, do you like do all of the workouts in a circuit or do you guys do a certain workout,rest, then do it again. Im not sure if you'll understand this but Im realllllllyyy curious. So that I could do the same.

[StrongerTeamDotCom]

@kimydems24 We do both ways... keep it fresh!

[achung2526]

that's a super nice gym for a school! LEGIT!

[StrongerTeamDotCom]

@achung2526 Yes, we are very thankful to have such an incredible facility.

[GlobalJunction104P]

what city are you at?

[StrongerTeamDotCom]

@GlobalJunction104P DeMatha is in Hyattsville, MD.

[MATT111MARTIN]

these guys are so slim...it looks like they can jump so high

[StrongerTeamDotCom]

@MATT111MARTIN Correct on both accounts!

[Flowryder1]

the one dislike hu ever it was is a hater

[StrongerTeamDotCom]

@Flowryder1 Ha! Usually is! Never bothers me :)

[Flowryder1]

@StrongerTeamDotCom yea but i might b goin to dematha so im just supporting my squad

[StrongerTeamDotCom]

@Flowryder1 Nice!

[Cull23skicougar]

shame not to see you at the adidas camp here in the uk coach, was looking forward to it! what happened?

[StrongerTeamDotCom]

@Cull23skicougar I am disappointed it didn't workout either... fell thru on their end (not mine)....

[TheFallen8v]

Im taking notes...I didnt make the team last year but I will this year n i kno this is going to help

[StrongerTeamDotCom]

@TheFallen8v Great! Good luck!

[StrongerTeamDotCom]

@TrippyCrispayN00dles Those are Nike Elite socks... THE best socks on the planet! We are a Nike Elite school...

[BallaBaby3score]

Is that Quinn Cook. Did he go here before he went to Oak Hill?

[StrongerTeamDotCom]

@BallaBaby3score Yes, Quinn was the All Met Player of the Year at DeMatha his junior year...

[DarrickMazour]

are these guys high schoolers? or college?

[StrongerTeamDotCom]

@DarrickMazour High school!

[DarrickMazour]

thanks for the great workout!

[StrongerTeamDotCom]

@DarrickMazour My pleasure!

[thechaze098]

hey im 15 years old from spain,barcelona.. but do not know where to find a gym like this in spain, barcelona.. plis anyone know tell me tnx

[StrongerTeamDotCom]

@thechaze098 I am not familiar with the facilities in your area... but you don't need a nice gym to get in a great workout!

[milossitar]

the name of this song ??????

[StrongerTeamDotCom]

@milossitar Till I Collapse by Eminem...

[TheFallen8v]

Im about to do some of these workouts rite now....

[StrongerTeamDotCom]

@TheFallen8v Great! Work hard!

[crazeyskill]

i would love 2 go 2 this hishschool

[StrongerTeamDotCom]

@crazeyskill I am very thankful to work there!

[laz4388]

Does anyone know how heavy those sandbags are?

[StrongerTeamDotCom]

@laz4388 45 lbs....

[miamiheatown2009]

How can I get faster speed is what im missing. alot of people told me if i work on footwork and speed i wuld be pro type bball player but i dont know how to work on speed. i want crazy speed like a john wall or rose i know it will be difficult but im willing to put the time in to work on it i just want to know how

[StrongerTeamDotCom]

@miamiheatown2009 While everyone can get faster, not everyone can have the speed of Lawson, Rose, and Wall... those guys are special. For workouts to improve speed, agility and explosiveness.... check out Shop dot Stronger Team dot com!

[dodoStvr]

yup...I'm going to the gym right now...

[StrongerTeamDotCom]

@dodoStvr Awesome! Put in work!

[liudan11]

hi, coach, it is the basic pull-up model(two hands grip a bar with palm facing off /away your face),he could do 50 pcs basic push ups one times, but he cannot make one basic push up, i think probably his body doesnot develop balancing..., which or where muscle should improve more....,

thanks for your help.

[StrongerTeamDotCom]

@liudan11 I am sorry... I don't understand what you are asking?

[liudan11]

my son 7th grader kid cannot do one pullup and always be in disadvantage position of body contacting/touching or'fighting" in the physical basketball game how he should start his practise, could you recommond one video from your these 60 videos?

Thanks

[StrongerTeamDotCom]

@liudan11 There are several alternatives to pull-ups... send me a message and I will point you in the right direction!

[miamiheatown2009]

@liudan11 make sure he uses his hands to pull himself up some kids use do it wrong by using there whole body also have him hang on the bar foor 2 mins he will improve

[socyou]

those r nice shoes!!! where did u guys get those kobe v's?

[StrongerTeamDotCom]

@socyou We are a Nike Elite HS... they send us custom stuff all the time!

[socyou]

@StrongerTeamDotCom oh so your high school is sponsored by nike elite?

[StrongerTeamDotCom]

@socyou Yes...

[TheFallen8v]

@StrongerTeamDotCom how can my high school get sponsored, we have a good team and our football is getting better if that helps

[StrongerTeamDotCom]

@TheFallen8v That is up to Nike :)

[megawideball]

@StrongerTeamDotCom i read in previous comments about you doing low level/volume plyos during the guys. I just wanted to know where are they in the video?

[StrongerTeamDotCom]

@megawideball They aren't in this video... low level plyos just means basic stuff with minimal impact...

[megawideball]

@StrongerTeamDotCom what would be examples of those? I don;t really fully understand...

[Hoopnwork]

@StrongerTeamDotCom coach, did they use supersets with these workouts or did they do them "individually"?

Also, for the elevator routine, did you immediately do a "pull" right after a "push" or did they rest??

Thanks

[StrongerTeamDotCom]

@Hoopnwork For the most part they supersetted everything... and yes... the followed each push with a pull!

[TheAllDayBaller]

What does the exercise 1:15 - 1:20 work on ?

[StrongerTeamDotCom]

@TheAllDayBaller It is just an uncommon lunge... works all of the muscles in the legs and hips!

[Huupconnection]

How many sets did you have them do?? Seems kinds tough for the morning!!!

[StrongerTeamDotCom]

@Huupconnection We only do 1 or 2 sets of every exercise... with our focus on intensity of effort... not volume.

[Huupconnection]

@StrongerTeamDotCom how come i hear lots of coaches go for 3-4 sets?? (then again they don't have the success u have)

[StrongerTeamDotCom]

@Huupconnection Everybody does things differently!

[ballsislife]

Hey coach, how do u handle working out 5-7 players? Do you have dem do 1:00 reps for two sets and switch after each set?

[StrongerTeamDotCom]

@ballsislife I try to have as many players working, and has few players resting, at all times! The key is plotting out the workout in advanced so everything is structured... and flows!

[DanKnuckles]

Go Stags!

[StrongerTeamDotCom]

@DanKnuckles Yessir!!! We have a great group of young men... going to be a fun year!

[ronkaren1]

Great workout...can you post if the same number of reps for girls.

[StrongerTeamDotCom]

@ronkaren1 Thanks! Males and females of HS age should be working between 8-15 reps...

[duke2be]

Ok thanks coach, appreciate it very very very much!

[duke2be]

Hey coach i have heard people/coaches say that if u lift and then dont get shots up right after, it will mess up your shooting touch. Any insight?

[StrongerTeamDotCom]

@duke2be That is not true at all... it doesn't matter when you get shot ups (before, right after, or later in the day)... as long as you get them up! Strength training does not have any negative effect on shooting!

[SCF24]

wish i could go 2 this school... i would love waking up that early to workout everyday =/

[StrongerTeamDotCom]

@SCF24 You don't have to go to DeMatha to wake up early and work out :)

[SCF24]

@StrongerTeamDotCom you're right. i went to my YMCA this morning at 5 until 9:30, i love it haha!=)

[pHiLLyx26]

thanks appreciate it

[pHiLLyx26]

What kicks are those at 2:23? and are they for narrow or wide feet?

[StrongerTeamDotCom]

@pHiLLyx26 Those are the Nike Hyperrize.... not sure about "what type of feet"...

[VaterMutombp]

Do those kids workout every morning? I read they work on strength twice a week ... do you have extra workouts for plyometrics in additon to those workouts? How often would you recommend doing plyometrics So do you work on some aspect of conditioning every morning?

[StrongerTeamDotCom]

@VaterMutombp This video was taken this past spring. We only met in the morning twice a week... for strength training and some low level / low volume plyos. We then met in the afternoon (twice a week) for conditioning (reaction / agility drills). We will increase the frequency to 3 times per week (for both strength and conditioning) once the pre-season starts.

[casewnuts]

Hey Mr. Stein, what do you recommend the players to eat before such a workout?

I love your videos!

thanks from Holland:)

[StrongerTeamDotCom]

@casewnuts Great question! With the early morning workouts, I recommend they eat something quick and light... just to top off their energy stores. A small bowl of cereal or an English muffin works fine. The most important thing is making sure they get a GREAT post-workout meal... high calories / protein / carbs!

[kb826062871]

@StrongerTeamDotCom

I usually take breakfast 30mins or an hour be4 workout, i eat carbs before workin out. Hey a question, how old were they in the video? Do you train guys like 14-16 ?

[StrongerTeamDotCom]

@kb826062871 You are 100% on point! Yes, I work with players 14-16 years old. The players in this video range from HS freshman to seniors...

[kb826062871]

@StrongerTeamDotCom People always say that teenagers under 16 yrs old doing weight training will stunn growth, especially carrying weight standing exercise will stunn growth cuz it stress yr vertebra, is it right? Or how do can i do weight training if i'm almost 16. I've started weight training for about half year, should i still focus on indurance? or should i do the set of havey weight that can only perform 8-12 reps? I am puzzled.

[StrongerTeamDotCom]

@kb826062871 Those "people" are 100% wrong. If done correctly, proper strength training will in now way stunt a person's growth. I highly recommend players begin an age appropriate strength program when they are around 12 or 13 years old. I would recommend working between 12-15 reps and always use perfect form.

[kb826062871]

@StrongerTeamDotCom 12-15 reps for wt weight? Very heavy? or even the very light set?

[StrongerTeamDotCom]

@kb826062871 Any time there is a given rep range you pick the heaviest weight you can handle with great form for the desired number of reps. Meaning you pick a weight that you can do at least 12, but is heavy enough you can't do 15+. Picking light weights for sum-maximal sets is a waste of time!

[kb826062871]

@StrongerTeamDotCom OK! Thanks, this help me a lot!!THANK YOU

[kb826062871]

Nice you have a morning workout, i would like to do it at 6am if i've such facilities like yours.

[StrongerTeamDotCom]

@kb826062871 "It's what you have, it's what you do." You can get in a great workout WITHOUT any equipment. Last Thursday we were locked out of the weight room and we did a workout outside! Back pedal up an incline, walking lunges up an incline, explosive step ups on a bench, push-ups and modified pull-ups on a handrail! The guys said it was harder than a weight room workout!

[kb826062871]

@StrongerTeamDotCom

Thanks, i got you. But those facilities and systems help. Everyday have to go to school for a day, my country dun organise such "big" sports event... if someone come to advertise or teaches, would be better.

[thenextprototype]

why do they only strength train twice per week?

[StrongerTeamDotCom]

@thenextprototype At this point in the year, twice a week is plenty. We train their full body and make progress every workout!

[thenextprototype]

@StrongerTeamDotCom so do they have team trainings and individual skill training every other day and games on weekend?

[StrongerTeamDotCom]

@thenextprototype Yes, that is correct!

[StrongerTeamDotCom]

@Hoopdreams3ani There are usually 7 or 8 guys at every morning workout... I just happened to key in on 3-4 of them when I was filming. The morning session is "invite only" (by me)... and is for the most part... our top players.

[SMARTERTeamTraining]

Nice clip Coach Stein. Looks like a great group of kids. Good luck with their summer training. Keep the clips coming.

[whitemamba30]

@DdotRedd  me too

[DdotRedd]

nice, wish i had access to equipment before i go school.

[StrongerTeamDotCom]

@DdotRedd "It's what you have, it's what you do." You can get in a great workout WITHOUT any equipment. Last Thursday we were locked out of the weight room and we did a workout outside! Back pedal up an incline, walking lunges up an incline, explosive step ups on a bench, push-ups and modified pull-ups on a handrail! The guys said it was harder than a weight room workout!

[DdotRedd]

@StrongerTeamDotCom oh yeah for sure i know what you mean. but i normally feel more motivated to work when im in the weight room. the equipment these guys have got is great. so much better than the stuff i get to use, but i try and utilise everything.