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Basketball

Alternative / Cardiovascular / Total Body / Beginner

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  • Basketball
  • Basketball Hoop

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basketball is a alternative, cardiovascular, and total body exercise that primarily targets the hamstrings and to a lesser degree also targets the calves, forearms, glutes, groin, hip flexors, lower back, obliques, outer thighs, quads, shoulders and triceps ...more

basketball is a alternative, cardiovascular, and total body exercise that primarily targets the hamstrings and to a lesser degree also targets the calves, forearms, glutes, groin, hip flexors, lower back, obliques, outer thighs, quads, shoulders and triceps.

The only basketball equipment that you really need is the following: basketball and basketball hoop. There are however many different basketball variations that you can try out that may require different types of basketball equipment or may even require no equipment at all.

Learning proper basketball form is easy with the step by step basketball instructions, basketball tips, and the instructional basketball technique video on this page. basketball is a exercise for those with a beginner level of physical fitness and exercise experience. Watch the basketball video, learn how to do the basketball, and then be sure and browse through the basketball workouts on our workout plans page!

Tips

  1. When you shoot the ball use your legs and jump off the ground.
  2. If you are shooting hoops by yourself try to only let the ball hit the floor 1-2 times before rebounding it.
  3. Playing defense in defensive stance can really work your leg muscles.

Types

  • Force Type: N/A
  • Mechanics Type: Compound

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Equipment Needed

  • Basketball
  • Basketball Hoop

Tips

  1. When you shoot the ball use your legs and jump off the ground.
  2. If you are shooting hoops by yourself try to only let the ball hit the floor 1-2 times before rebounding it.
  3. Playing defense in defensive stance can really work your leg muscles.

Types

  • Force Type: N/A
  • Mechanics Type: Compound