ABOUT RESISTANCE TRAINING

Resistance training is recommended for all athletes. Building lean body mass helps support bone density and overall muscular strength and endurance. It will help define and shape your body for optimal sports performance. It can also be used in every form of training from flexibility to power. Try performing traditional resistance training exercises like a dumbbell chest press. Instead of doing it on a flat bench try it on a stability ball. I recommend trying it with a lighter weight at first to make sure form is proper. Position your head neck and shoulders on the ball with the dumbbells fully extended away from your chest. Keep your glutes tight the whole time while lowering the weights slowly to the chest, add a slight pause and then a controlled but powerful push back up. Do as many as you can and try doing it one arm at a time. Always keep your glutes tight as it helps support your lower back. You'll notice that your glutes, hamstrings, and low back will be on fire if you keep them flexed while performing this exercise.