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S&C and Velocity Based Training for Bask...

About this episode

In this episode, Matt sits down with Ben Adena a Personal Trainer and Strength Coach who specializes in working with elite basketball players.

Ben discusses Velocity Based Training, Movement Assessment, and other strength and conditioning training methods for basketball players.

Get 10% OFF Vitruve Velocity Based Training with code: MOVEMENT: https://shop.vitruve.fit/discount/movement?aff=73

Check out Ben on Instagram @mybestme.performance

Learn more on www.themovementsystem.com

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