If you enjoyed Vernon's basketball training workout last week then here is the next instalment for you to try.
Basketball Training Workout 2 (Core)
This is for the people who want something physical to do during quarantine. You can chose whichever set of activities you want to do. It starts at a relatively easy level at beginner and progresses to harder at advanced.
This week’s focus is on core. These exercises are all aimed at working different parts of your core.
Beginner
10 x sit ups
10 x bicycle crunches
5 x leg raises
10 x mountain climbers
20 second V-sit
Repeat this sequence of exercises 3 times with a 2 minute break in between.
Intermediate
15 x sit ups
20 x bicycle crunches
10 x leg raises
25 x mountain climbers
40 second V-sit
Repeat this sequence of exercises 3 times with a 2 minute break in between.
Advanced
20 x sit ups
30 x bicycle crunches
20 x leg raises
50 x mountain climbers
1 minute V-sit
Repeat this sequence of exercises 3 times with a 1 minute break in between.
Activities explained
Sit up – https://youtu.be/jDwoBqPH0jk
Bicycle crunches – https://youtu.be/1we3bh9uhqY
Leg raises – https://youtu.be/l4kQd9eWclE
Mountain climber – https://youtu.be/nmwgirgXLYM
V-sit – https://youtu.be/3tQuBuZLma4
Safety Note
If at any time during these exercises you feel dizzy or are in pain, then stop and rest for 5 minutes. Check you are doing the exercises correctly as explained above then continue. If pain persists, consult your doctor.
