This program is designed as a basic template to strength train athletes. With this it will increase basic core stability and strength and prime the athlete for more advanced programs which center around gaining muscle or increasing speed/ explosiveness.
GOALS: Build Strength Foundation and Increase Athletic Performance
DURATION: 6 Weeks
WORKOUT DAYS: 3 Days a week
WORKOUT A)
Squats: 3 sets of 10-8-6 (2020 Tempo)
Stiff Leg Deadlifts: 3 sets of 8-8-6 (2020 Tempo)
Calf Raises: 5 sets of 8 (2020 Tempo)
Abdominal Crunches: 3 sets of 10 (2020 Tempo) add weight if needed
Twisting Sit Ups: 3 sets of 10 (2020 Tempo)
Glute Ham Raise: 2 sets of 8 (2030 Tempo)
REST DAY
WORKOUT B)
Bench Press: 3 sets of 10-8-6 (2020 Tempo)
Incline Dumbbell Flyes: 3 sets of 10-8-8 (2020 Tempo)
Seated Low Pulley Cable Row: 3 sets of 8-8-8
Wide Lat Pull Down: 3 sets of 10
Underhand Lat Pull Down: 3 sets of 8
(2020 Tempo) superset the 2 as a extended set
WORKOUT C)
Seated Military Press: 3 sets of 10-8-6 (2020 Tempo)
Lateral Raises: 3 sets of 10-8-6 (2020 Tempo)
Rear Deltoid Raises: 2 sets of 10-8 (2020 Tempo)
Standing Barbell Curl: 3 sets of 10-8-8 (2020 Tempo)
Standing Hammer Curls: 2 sets of 10-8 (2020 Tempo)
Tricep Dips: 3 sets of 10-8-8 (2020 Tempo)
Skull Crushers: 2 sets of 10-8 (2020 Tempo)
REST DAY
REST DAY
Monday, October 31, 2011
Sample Top Performance Diet For Athletes
This diet is a good approach to keeping energy levels high for athletic performance and with a little manipulation of calories can be used to steadily gain muscle or lose fat at a steady pace without wild fluctuations of energy levels.
GOALS: Increase Athletic Performance
FOODS NEEDED: Oatmeal/porridge, Brown Rice, Protein Powders, Mixed Nuts, Lean Sources of Low Fat Meat (Lean Steaks, Beef, Chicken, Salmon), Canned Tuna, Canned Salmon, Low Fat Cottage Cheese/Yogurt, Flax Oil/Linseed Oil/ Cod Liver Oil, Multivitamins.
CALORIES: Around maintenance calories, if weight moves up or down unacceptably then adjust caloric intake accordingly.
CARBS 40%
PROTEIN 50%
FAT 10%
EXAMPLE DIET:
Meal 1) multivitamin, oatmeal/porridge with two tablespoons protein powder mixed in or egg whites
Meal 2) cottage cheese or yogurt with one piece of fruit (banana or apple etc)
Meal 3) 1 cup of brown rice with 1 piece of chicken breast (season with small amounts of a sauce for taste)
Meal 4) cottage cheese with fruit
Meal 5) 4oz lean beef with vegetables
Meal 6)protein shake with flax/liver oil
GOALS: Increase Athletic Performance
FOODS NEEDED: Oatmeal/porridge, Brown Rice, Protein Powders, Mixed Nuts, Lean Sources of Low Fat Meat (Lean Steaks, Beef, Chicken, Salmon), Canned Tuna, Canned Salmon, Low Fat Cottage Cheese/Yogurt, Flax Oil/Linseed Oil/ Cod Liver Oil, Multivitamins.
CALORIES: Around maintenance calories, if weight moves up or down unacceptably then adjust caloric intake accordingly.
CARBS 40%
PROTEIN 50%
FAT 10%
EXAMPLE DIET:
Meal 1) multivitamin, oatmeal/porridge with two tablespoons protein powder mixed in or egg whites
Meal 2) cottage cheese or yogurt with one piece of fruit (banana or apple etc)
Meal 3) 1 cup of brown rice with 1 piece of chicken breast (season with small amounts of a sauce for taste)
Meal 4) cottage cheese with fruit
Meal 5) 4oz lean beef with vegetables
Meal 6)protein shake with flax/liver oil
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Sample Alternating Meal Combinations
This style of dieting is an excellent way to put on muscle while not gaining a lot of fat at the same time. It is imperative though that you follow the meal combination rules: Either eat fats and proteins together, with very little carbohydrates, or eat protein and carbohydrates together with very little fat.
GOAL: Gain Muscle
FOODS NEEDED: Oatmeal/porridge, Skimmed Milk, Protein Powders, Wholemeal Breads, Chicken, Turkey, Egg Whites, Fat Free Cheese, Potatoes, Canned Tuna, Canned Salmon, Low Fat Cottage Cheese/Yogurt, Flax Oil/Linseed Oil/ Cod Liver Oil, Multivitamins.
CALORIES: 500 Above Maintenance
CARBS 40%
PROTEIN 30%
FAT 30%
EXAMPLE DIET:
Meal 1) Small serving of Oatmeal with protein powder mixed in
Meal 2) Turkey Sandwich
Meal 3) Grilled Chicken Breast and small serving of Boiled Potatoes
Meal 4) Poached Eggs
Meal 5) Grilled Chicken Breast, one slice of fat free cheese
Meal 6)protein shake with cod liver oil
GOAL: Gain Muscle
FOODS NEEDED: Oatmeal/porridge, Skimmed Milk, Protein Powders, Wholemeal Breads, Chicken, Turkey, Egg Whites, Fat Free Cheese, Potatoes, Canned Tuna, Canned Salmon, Low Fat Cottage Cheese/Yogurt, Flax Oil/Linseed Oil/ Cod Liver Oil, Multivitamins.
CALORIES: 500 Above Maintenance
CARBS 40%
PROTEIN 30%
FAT 30%
EXAMPLE DIET:
Meal 1) Small serving of Oatmeal with protein powder mixed in
Meal 2) Turkey Sandwich
Meal 3) Grilled Chicken Breast and small serving of Boiled Potatoes
Meal 4) Poached Eggs
Meal 5) Grilled Chicken Breast, one slice of fat free cheese
Meal 6)protein shake with cod liver oil
Friday, October 21, 2011
Help Support Breast Cancer Awareness With Style..
With October coming to a close as Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the walks/races winding down, you can still show your support. The innovative people behind BIONIC GLOVES are once again ahead of the curve by keeping up with the NFL model and making their own Breast Cancer Awareness gloves.
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Food For Thought: Creamy Parmesan Broiled Tilapia = 196 Calories
Quick, easy, inexpensive and surprisingly cheesy recipe. Can be used with any white fish I just happened to have Tilapia handy. 196 CALORIES
INGREDIENTS
2 Tilapia Fillets (5oz to 6oz each - if frozen, be sure to thaw fully before cooking)
2 teaspoons Light Mayonnaise
2 teaspoons Non-Fat Plain Yogurt
4 Tablespoons Shredded Parmesan Cheese
2 to 4 sprigs of fresh Dill
1 tsp Garlic Powder or Garlic Salt, divided
Black Pepper (use as much or as little as you like)
Non-Stick Cooking Spray
DIRECTIONS
Makes 2 servings, 5oz-6oz depending on size of fillets.
1. Place Mayonnaise, Yogurt and Parmesan Cheese in a small bowl, mix with a spoon until well combined.
2. Cover a cookie sheet with aluminum and spray with Non-Stick Cooking Spray of your choice.
3. Set oven to Broil on High (if you have that option)
4. Place Tilapia fillets onto cookie sheet, about 2 inches apart.
5. Divide the Cheese mixture and spread half onto each fillet with a spoon, using the back of the spoon to distribute evenly over fish.
6. Rub dill between your fingers to separate and sprinkle 1 to 2 sprigs worth of leaves over each fillet.
7. Sprinkle each fillet with half of the Garlic powder or Garlic Salt and desired amount of Black Pepper.
8. Place cookie sheet into oven about 6" below the broiler. (I used the first level down from the very top).
9. Watch fish carefully. Depending on the weight of the fillets it will take between 5-7 minutes to cook fully. When you notice the cheese starting to brown, check fish every 30 seconds to see if it's done. Fish will flake easily with a fork when fully cooked.
10. Turn broiler off and leave fish in oven about 5 minutes. (this is optional, but will ensure it's cooked all the way and give you a chance to finish the rest of your preparation)
11. Remove from oven and serve with side dishes of your choice.
NUTRITIONAL FACTS
FAT: 6.9g
CHOLESTEROL: 9.0mg
SODIUM: 213.2mg
CARBS: 1.2g
DIETARY FIBER: 0.0g
PROTEIN: 35.0g
INGREDIENTS
2 Tilapia Fillets (5oz to 6oz each - if frozen, be sure to thaw fully before cooking)
2 teaspoons Light Mayonnaise
2 teaspoons Non-Fat Plain Yogurt
4 Tablespoons Shredded Parmesan Cheese
2 to 4 sprigs of fresh Dill
1 tsp Garlic Powder or Garlic Salt, divided
Black Pepper (use as much or as little as you like)
Non-Stick Cooking Spray
DIRECTIONS
Makes 2 servings, 5oz-6oz depending on size of fillets.
1. Place Mayonnaise, Yogurt and Parmesan Cheese in a small bowl, mix with a spoon until well combined.
2. Cover a cookie sheet with aluminum and spray with Non-Stick Cooking Spray of your choice.
3. Set oven to Broil on High (if you have that option)
4. Place Tilapia fillets onto cookie sheet, about 2 inches apart.
5. Divide the Cheese mixture and spread half onto each fillet with a spoon, using the back of the spoon to distribute evenly over fish.
6. Rub dill between your fingers to separate and sprinkle 1 to 2 sprigs worth of leaves over each fillet.
7. Sprinkle each fillet with half of the Garlic powder or Garlic Salt and desired amount of Black Pepper.
8. Place cookie sheet into oven about 6" below the broiler. (I used the first level down from the very top).
9. Watch fish carefully. Depending on the weight of the fillets it will take between 5-7 minutes to cook fully. When you notice the cheese starting to brown, check fish every 30 seconds to see if it's done. Fish will flake easily with a fork when fully cooked.
10. Turn broiler off and leave fish in oven about 5 minutes. (this is optional, but will ensure it's cooked all the way and give you a chance to finish the rest of your preparation)
11. Remove from oven and serve with side dishes of your choice.
FAT: 6.9g
CHOLESTEROL: 9.0mg
SODIUM: 213.2mg
CARBS: 1.2g
DIETARY FIBER: 0.0g
PROTEIN: 35.0g
Monday, October 17, 2011
UPDATE: FIRSTAR
The people at FIRSTAR were kind enough to send us even MORE cool gear. Along with shirts they also sent normal shorts and compression shorts (man boxers) lol. All of its high end with the same top notch quality as the T3 shirts I reviewed earlier. To get some of your own go to FIRSTAR or click on the link bar to the right.
The important thing is to be able, at any moment, to sacrifice what we are for what we can become.
The important thing is to be able, at any moment, to sacrifice what we are for what we can become.
Friday, October 14, 2011
SPORTIQUE: Man Perfected Natural Body Care
"Cleanliness is next to godliness" This ancient proverb is said by many but followed by very few. Nowadays while companies are trying hard to "man up" most body sprays and shampoos, the lotion and creme market is still pretty bland. You either smell like a sore 90 old person if you use pain relief cream or throw on some lotion and smell like cucumber grapefruit before your night on the town. I don't know about you, but as a man and a top level athlete neither really works for me. I'm guessing it didn't work for the designers of SPORTIQUE either.
SPORTIQUE sells itself as "Man Perfected Natural Body Care" and for all intensive purposes they have defiantly set the bar high. After reaching out to them they were kind enough to send me a few samples. And by samples, as you can see in the picture, they sent enough for me to start a small boutique in the mall. Trust me though, I'm not complaining because from what I've used their products work. And work well at that. I have not had a chance to test them all but did manage to try a few hand creams and pre/post work ointments from the line. The hand cream is rich without being greasy. The Shea butter goes on smooth and rubs right in. I even used it on my new tattoo being that they are all natural ingredients. The shaving oil is great and a little goes a long way. It moisturizes the skin and since it's oil you don't have to keep reapplying like you do with foam creme. The Warming Up creme was actually very impressive. A client of mine had a ankle bruise from a soccer game. Real nice black and blue shiner. So figured I'd try it and just have her rub some on. She didn't know what it was but agreed. The very next day she text me asking what it was since the discoloration in her ankle was pretty much gone. She even went as far as asking if it was some miracle creme. Now while I wouldn't go THAT far, you can't argue with the results. Same goes for the Get Going Creme that you Use prior to intense physical activity to loosen up or, soothe and invigorate.
The SPORTIQUE line is very upscale products that men won't mind using and women will enjoy it when they do. The scents are relaxed without coming off too metro or over the top. Each one is loaded with clean botanicals such as lavender, aloe, almond and all kinds of other great skin promotions oils. Even the containers, while basic, have enough style for a man to feel comfortable using. My only complaint is some of the containers aren't flight size friendly with these new airport rules (I learned first hand) but that's more nit picking than anything. I'd recommend them to anyone looking to bring a new element to the hygiene table. Also if you are someone like me who likes the peace of mind that your skin care products are natural and organic while still doing what it was supposed to do, keeping your body looking and feeling good, then SPORTIQUE is the way to go. Just don't share it too much or your friends might fall in love and you'll never see it again. I recently learned that first hand too.
SUMMARY
GET IT! Chances are you care about your hygiene (if your over the age of 9 you better start) and probably spending money on body care products anyway. While the products may be alittle pricey, their well worth it in that "you get what you pay for" sense. I'd definitely recommend the Joint & Muscle Gel, Warm Up Cream, and the Century Riding Cream although all of the products seem to work equally well so if you can get, get them all.
The SPORTIQUE line is very upscale products that men won't mind using and women will enjoy it when they do. The scents are relaxed without coming off too metro or over the top. Each one is loaded with clean botanicals such as lavender, aloe, almond and all kinds of other great skin promotions oils. Even the containers, while basic, have enough style for a man to feel comfortable using. My only complaint is some of the containers aren't flight size friendly with these new airport rules (I learned first hand) but that's more nit picking than anything. I'd recommend them to anyone looking to bring a new element to the hygiene table. Also if you are someone like me who likes the peace of mind that your skin care products are natural and organic while still doing what it was supposed to do, keeping your body looking and feeling good, then SPORTIQUE is the way to go. Just don't share it too much or your friends might fall in love and you'll never see it again. I recently learned that first hand too.
SUMMARY
GET IT! Chances are you care about your hygiene (if your over the age of 9 you better start) and probably spending money on body care products anyway. While the products may be alittle pricey, their well worth it in that "you get what you pay for" sense. I'd definitely recommend the Joint & Muscle Gel, Warm Up Cream, and the Century Riding Cream although all of the products seem to work equally well so if you can get, get them all.
Wednesday, October 05, 2011
Chapfix: A man's chapstick
ChapFix
http://chapfix.com/
I feel kind of funny reviewing chap stick on a sports/fitness site but this product makes it worth it. On the market today there's pretty much two main kinds of chap sticks. Glittery girl raspberry ones with unicorns or lip stinging medicated ones that smell like moth balls on your lips. As a guy neither of those are appealing or manly. In comes Chapfix to "fix" the issue (see what I did there? Clever I know).
http://chapfix.com/
I feel kind of funny reviewing chap stick on a sports/fitness site but this product makes it worth it. On the market today there's pretty much two main kinds of chap sticks. Glittery girl raspberry ones with unicorns or lip stinging medicated ones that smell like moth balls on your lips. As a guy neither of those are appealing or manly. In comes Chapfix to "fix" the issue (see what I did there? Clever I know).
Chair-Pak Travel Chair
Chair-Pak
http://www.chairpak.com/home.html
40 years ago everyone expected us to have jet packs and cars that turn into suitcases like on the Jetsons. While we're not there yet, lovely inventions like the Chair-Pak, do give a idea of how much time could be saved when that happens.
In itself, the chair-pak is essentially exactly that, a backpack with a aluminum chair built in. Sure the idea seems overly simple, but it's actually very well designed to blend the two. The chair is crafted into the backpack so while people can still tell it's a chair if they look hard enough, it's still not some gaudy eye sore or too small to be useful. It's a normal sized book bag, perfect for lugging around hiking equipment, sports gear, etc without sacrificing much space .. And with removal of one elastic strap, the chair pops out and your ready to relax at your destination. As always, I looked to test it in real world situations, so I gave it to my mom to break in. Now my mom isn't some hulking figure so the first question was would it be too heavy for her to comfortably carry. That answer is a firm no. It's surprisingly really light, lighter than your basic steel folding chair and she could lift it with one hand and swing it onto her back like a 5th grader. The next question is, being that light, could it really hold anything up. Again the chair pack cruises through. On the tag it says no one over 230 lb should sit on it. I'm roughly 240 at 6'4 and was able to comfortably relax in it. Sure if I got a running start and cannonballed onto it, it would probably snap but for sitting and watching my nieces sports events it works perfectly. My moms only concern was how to wash it all, but for the most part it's fairly easy. She's even keeping it because it's much more convenient than carrying the huge hammock fold out chair or constantly looking for bleacher seats.
SUMMARY
The Chair-Pak is a good investment for any outdoors man no matter if your hiking, watching a sporting event or just lounging in the back yard. Being able to carry a chair without forfeiting space or comfort is a time saver and well thought out. Now hopefully Les, the Chair-Pak creator can get started on my suitcase Jetsons car next.
http://www.chairpak.com/home.html
40 years ago everyone expected us to have jet packs and cars that turn into suitcases like on the Jetsons. While we're not there yet, lovely inventions like the Chair-Pak, do give a idea of how much time could be saved when that happens.
SUMMARY
The Chair-Pak is a good investment for any outdoors man no matter if your hiking, watching a sporting event or just lounging in the back yard. Being able to carry a chair without forfeiting space or comfort is a time saver and well thought out. Now hopefully Les, the Chair-Pak creator can get started on my suitcase Jetsons car next.
FIRSTAR Compression Shirt: the next big thing.
FIRSTAR Sports Shirts
http://www.firstarsports.com/
As everyone knows, I'm a under amour guy. Tops, shorts, hoodies, even ones that haven't come out yet, I have. I literally have two draws of just UA workout tops.Well those tops might be making room soon because FIRSTAR may have stolen some of the spotlight.
I contacted FIRSTAR about the compression shirts after hearing through the grapevine about them but not knowing much detail. I assumed it would be another Kmart type compression shirt jumping on the trend. I couldn't have been more wrong. Putting the T3 on you notice it's a lighter material than most compression shirts which is always a plus as long as the material is durable. Being that FIRSTAR was originally made for hockey players (it's a Canadian company ah) you know the material is meant to last. Now some confusion came after getting the shirt on as it wasn't as "compressed" as I expected around my upper back giving me a weird bat man cape look. After pulling on the shirt a little and lining it up better, it was form fitting and had a nice feel to it. At first glance, it passes the looks test with nice colors and smooth seams that don't restrict any motion, a issue most compression shirts seem to overlook. Also the way that the seams are done around the shoulders, the fabric has give where most outfits would pull. If I shoot a jump shot or do a shoulder press FIRSTAR gives me free range while my lovely under armor pulls up the rest of the shirt making it uncomfortable and constantly needing to be pulled back down or worse changing my form . FIRSTAR 1 - UA 0..The next step was to see how it held up in a workout setting. Now I'm no hockey player but I assume they don't sweat a lot on the ice but me ( I was later corrected that their actually pretty sweaty guys), but I sweat like Shaq. This is where FIRSTAR really raises the bar. While my face was dripping with sweat, my body felt perfectly dry. Always a big concern of mine was how if you sweat in most compression shirts, the shirt shows the sweat. But not FIRSTAR. After a hour workout and basketball that had my face dripping, the shirt was almost dry to the touch and "cold dampness" at very worst. No huge wet sweat mark, no body clinging sweaty shirty. When I got home it was already basically good to wear again. You can tell they really put effort in how to handle moisture when designing these shirt.
SUMMARY
FIRSTAR impressed me. What I expected to be pretty much another basic compression shirt turned out to be my new go to shirt on intense workout days. With its free range of motion and amazing moisture control, I like it so much I might even get some for my training staff to wear as uniforms. So when you get a chance, head over to FIRSTAR and get your self a pair before other people find out and they start getting pricey.
http://www.firstarsports.com/
As everyone knows, I'm a under amour guy. Tops, shorts, hoodies, even ones that haven't come out yet, I have. I literally have two draws of just UA workout tops.Well those tops might be making room soon because FIRSTAR may have stolen some of the spotlight.
I contacted FIRSTAR about the compression shirts after hearing through the grapevine about them but not knowing much detail. I assumed it would be another Kmart type compression shirt jumping on the trend. I couldn't have been more wrong. Putting the T3 on you notice it's a lighter material than most compression shirts which is always a plus as long as the material is durable. Being that FIRSTAR was originally made for hockey players (it's a Canadian company ah) you know the material is meant to last. Now some confusion came after getting the shirt on as it wasn't as "compressed" as I expected around my upper back giving me a weird bat man cape look. After pulling on the shirt a little and lining it up better, it was form fitting and had a nice feel to it. At first glance, it passes the looks test with nice colors and smooth seams that don't restrict any motion, a issue most compression shirts seem to overlook. Also the way that the seams are done around the shoulders, the fabric has give where most outfits would pull. If I shoot a jump shot or do a shoulder press FIRSTAR gives me free range while my lovely under armor pulls up the rest of the shirt making it uncomfortable and constantly needing to be pulled back down or worse changing my form . FIRSTAR 1 - UA 0..The next step was to see how it held up in a workout setting. Now I'm no hockey player but I assume they don't sweat a lot on the ice but me ( I was later corrected that their actually pretty sweaty guys), but I sweat like Shaq. This is where FIRSTAR really raises the bar. While my face was dripping with sweat, my body felt perfectly dry. Always a big concern of mine was how if you sweat in most compression shirts, the shirt shows the sweat. But not FIRSTAR. After a hour workout and basketball that had my face dripping, the shirt was almost dry to the touch and "cold dampness" at very worst. No huge wet sweat mark, no body clinging sweaty shirty. When I got home it was already basically good to wear again. You can tell they really put effort in how to handle moisture when designing these shirt.
SUMMARY
FIRSTAR impressed me. What I expected to be pretty much another basic compression shirt turned out to be my new go to shirt on intense workout days. With its free range of motion and amazing moisture control, I like it so much I might even get some for my training staff to wear as uniforms. So when you get a chance, head over to FIRSTAR and get your self a pair before other people find out and they start getting pricey.
Jay Wolf's Star Shooter
Jay Wolf's Shooting Star
http://www.starshooter.net/
Basketball fundamentals are commonly overlooked now days in order to sell flash and style. I can name about 10 NBA all star stars who can't even hit a jump shot on a regular basis (I'm looking at you Ben Wallace). Well shooting coach Jay Wolf took it into his own hands to make that easier to rectify.
Now let me start off by saying there's TONS of shooting aids on the market. All make the same claims they can turn any kid into Ray Allen. And while they help, few helped as fast as Jay Wolf’s SHOOTING STRAP did with me. As a college player and even when I trained with the NJ Nets, I always had good form on my shooting hand, so most aids didn't really effect me in a positive way. They became more of a hindrance that made my shot awkward. The SHOOTING STRAP though wraps on the off hand instead which made a immediate difference. First off the STRAP wraps around your off hands forearm and loops onto your thumb. This set up stops your thumbs from pushing the balls off center during your release, something most people do without realizing. Secondly by isolating your shooting hand to this extent, it makes it even easier for the shooter to realize their mistakes upon release. Only having one hand to worry about, you can correct your arm and stroke faster just by how the shot comes off your hand. I'll admit the first day it threw off my shot to where I couldn't hit anything but once getting past the learning curve it became a fluid motion even after I took the strap off.
SUMMARY
I've accepted I'll never be Ray Allen from the 3 point line, but the SHOOTING STRAP defiantly made me more confident in my shot. While you can do form shooting for hours right under the rim, it's harder to form shoot on jump shots and off the dribble. With the SHOOTING STRAP you can and instantly see results just by dissecting your own release. So like me even if your not Ray Allen, eventually people will learn not to leave you wide open anymore. Its a good investment for any player on any level.
http://www.starshooter.net/
Basketball fundamentals are commonly overlooked now days in order to sell flash and style. I can name about 10 NBA all star stars who can't even hit a jump shot on a regular basis (I'm looking at you Ben Wallace). Well shooting coach Jay Wolf took it into his own hands to make that easier to rectify.
Now let me start off by saying there's TONS of shooting aids on the market. All make the same claims they can turn any kid into Ray Allen. And while they help, few helped as fast as Jay Wolf’s SHOOTING STRAP did with me. As a college player and even when I trained with the NJ Nets, I always had good form on my shooting hand, so most aids didn't really effect me in a positive way. They became more of a hindrance that made my shot awkward. The SHOOTING STRAP though wraps on the off hand instead which made a immediate difference. First off the STRAP wraps around your off hands forearm and loops onto your thumb. This set up stops your thumbs from pushing the balls off center during your release, something most people do without realizing. Secondly by isolating your shooting hand to this extent, it makes it even easier for the shooter to realize their mistakes upon release. Only having one hand to worry about, you can correct your arm and stroke faster just by how the shot comes off your hand. I'll admit the first day it threw off my shot to where I couldn't hit anything but once getting past the learning curve it became a fluid motion even after I took the strap off.
SUMMARY
I've accepted I'll never be Ray Allen from the 3 point line, but the SHOOTING STRAP defiantly made me more confident in my shot. While you can do form shooting for hours right under the rim, it's harder to form shoot on jump shots and off the dribble. With the SHOOTING STRAP you can and instantly see results just by dissecting your own release. So like me even if your not Ray Allen, eventually people will learn not to leave you wide open anymore. Its a good investment for any player on any level.
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