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Jun 2022
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S&C and Velocity Based Training for Bask...

Matthew Casturo
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. 

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

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Check out Ben on Instagram @mybestme.performance

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Learn more on www.themovementsystem.com

 

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