Basketball and baseball players
shouldn’t lift weights because it'll make them tight. This will ruin a
basketball player’s ability to shoot and a baseball player’s ability to hit and
throw.
It amazes me that this myth is still
around. After all, check out the success of Michael Jordan, Shaquille O’Neil,
Barry Bonds and Mark McGwire, just to name a few. Did the added muscle on their
frames ruin their careers? I don’t think so!
First of all, we must not forget
that research has shown that full range resistance training is still one of the
best ways to develop functional flexibility. A properly designed strength
training program, in conjunction with playing your sport, is the best way to
make your strength and flexibility gains "sport-specific."
In other words, one of the reasons
that Mr. Olympia, Ronnie Coleman, can’t shoot a basketball like an NBA star is
because he doesn’t play basketball as much as they do! It’s that simple.
Let’s also not forget about injury
prevention. Basketball is a much more physical game than it used to be. And
although baseball isn’t considered a "physical" sport, it's one of
the most stressful sports on your shoulders and lumbar spine. Strength training
is imperative to staying healthy and overcoming the muscular imbalances created
by playing these sports.
Finally, hitting a baseball,
stealing second base and jumping up for a rebound are some of the most
explosive activities in all of sports. Without a strong and powerful lower
body, you'll never reach your full potential in these activities.
In short, baseball and basketball
players can and should lift weights!
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