@@Existentialkev Strength doesn't always physically manifests itself as looking like the descendant of Frank Zane, especially if you're training to build functional strength like an athlete does.
This is the diff between elite athlete and a hard core gym goer. This guy’s cardio is off the charts and on top of that his lower body strength is unbelievable.
Man, them Curry 9s saved my basketball playing days. Almost 38 and ever since I copped mine, I have been able to play longer and more like my normal self. Also working out seems to work better for my legs when wearing them. Especially the knees. Craziest thing ever. The grip I think is why?!?!?
31 now and have ankle problems, so I focus a lot more on the tech of a sneaker now rather than solely looks like I used to. What is it about the 9’s that benefit you?
@@KeithKill92 My foot does not slide around like it normally does, I have great traction to the gym floor and even outside. I have two pairs one for indoor and outdoor. What has helped is also taking 20LB ankle weights as well and doing some leg extensions (sitting on something with your feet not touching the floor) real slow, foam roll for a bit and finish off with a wall squat for a few mins. Pretty much it for me and I'm good to go. Also have always had a problem with my right ankle so I usually do some band stretches and also stand on a yoga box (or elevated surface) and let my foot kind of hang and stretch it with the weight. That stretch also helps the groins.
I also have curry 9’s and this has been the most comfortable shoe for training and basketball. Definitely exceeded my expectations. I never have foot injuries anymore and the traction is insane
These are not lunges. They are split-squats. A little easier, you're not stepping into (forward) or out of (back) from stand-still, unless back foot is elevated. He's working all core doing these unilateral exercises. Strong dude from an elite athlete.
That is not a lot of weight for a split squat. I do more weight than that on my weak leg(broken kneecap, torn meniscus) and I’m not buff. Just under 6ft and 180 lb.
@@joehouston2833 BMI has nothing to do with the weight you can lift in a squat variation, and height isn’t a disadvantage, some of the best squatters are short. You know nothing about weightlifting lol
@@nicehatmrdog5265 A Healthy weight for a man who is 6"3 is 176 - 218lbs Him being 6"3 and sqauting 100kg is literally what he's supposed to do.. If you cant squat your own weight and you're an Athlete, that's embarrassing 🤣
I can do those split squats but I outweigh Steph by 50 lbs and can only do 3 sets of 10 or 4 sets of 8 at that weight - crazy strong considering the pacing he pushes when he's off the ball. The man probably had a 2 hour shout around right after this. What an underrated athlete.
This is a good example of what lifting for basketball should consist of. Good technique and range of motion, moderate load and not some flashy random "sport specific" training
Although these exercises were 100% chosen and the programming developed for the sport of basketball, specific to this basketball athlete, by world renowned basketball coaches
I remember reading a story about Curry being able to trap bar deadlift 405 - and yes it’s trap bar but I feel like people don’t except him to actually have strength to him.
@@andrewgiegerich8211 I could easily lift that for 10 reps+ with a weak leg from multiple knee surgeries at 180 lb bodyweight. 125 lb female lifters will crush that weight
225 split squats is no joke. But for the love of god get this man a calf machine or use a smith machine. BB calf raises without the bar secured is asking for an injury
I don’t think they can’t afford one. Keeping balance is heavily emphasised in those exercises so I believe that’s their purpose. And barbell even though calf raise is hard, it’s not risky since you can’t do it with a really heavy weight.
he's an athlete not a body builder, when you're an athlete you cannot be afraid or shy away from exercises that require large amounts of stability, you WANT that. If he's doing split squats with 225, I think its safe to assume it's a fairly moderate weight for him not anything insanely challenging.
really crazy how despite how much money and resources they have, a regular person can athletically outperform them with some proper training and discipline scaled over 1 year
Well that’s the thing they’re not lifting for mass or strength. Just conditioning + aresistance training to help them in their specific sport. Any knucklehead can get in the gym and start throwing around 225 without much thought but these are sport specific movements
Light weights, focusing on the core and hips. This man is a superb player and knows how to work out for his specific sport. A LEGEND with a number of years left to climb the ladder of the GOATS!
This most suprising thing to me is the emphasis on quads without really hitting the hamstrings and glutes. I thought glutes and hammies were more important for most athletes.
Well he was doing side lunges which is predominately adductors and abductors. You’re right though I would expect to see more hamstring movements because they help with speed
I wasn't expecting his split squat to be that good. Then again I guess it should be expected that an nba is pretty unilaterally given how often they are moving/exploding off one foot
225 Lunges is INSANE. Most people struggle lunging wirh no weight. I lift regularly and struggle with 135. Puts into perspective how strong NBA athletes are. EDIT: Since there apparently lifting pros here, it's funny how many don't understand how much harder it is for taller athletes to lift. I'm 6'2", and while I struggle with 135 split squats for reps, I still regularly squat 405 which is good given my height. Steph curry doing 2 plate split squats as an NBA athlete is impressive
Anybody who has done lunges/split-squats shouldve been jaw-dropped watching this dude kill 225
No lunges performed at any point in this video fyi
@@THEMASTER26 you’re probs some bodybuilding dude who has no useability or performance with your body….
the split squats were indeed impressive… to do 225 with those skinny legs is a flex
@@THEMASTER26 “/split-squats”, you stopped reading
@@Existentialkev Strength doesn't always physically manifests itself as looking like the descendant of Frank Zane, especially if you're training to build functional strength like an athlete does.
That man got strength that we can’t see.
This is the diff between elite athlete and a hard core gym goer. This guy’s cardio is off the charts and on top of that his lower body strength is unbelievable.
Funny you say that since Steph is actually on the lower end in terms of athleticism in the league.
Steph has better endurance than any player in the NBA. This man is a beast.
I love it. Sport specific, strength and endurance. Gotta go hard to be the best.
These are really good leg workouts
Love how slow, controlled & intentional each move is, this really allows your brain to connect to the muscle. #inspiring
Just like how slow and connected I was with your mom last night
That doesn't mean anything, dumbass
Steph has the best lifting form of any NBA player I’ve ever seen.
Man, them Curry 9s saved my basketball playing days. Almost 38 and ever since I copped mine, I have been able to play longer and more like my normal self. Also working out seems to work better for my legs when wearing them. Especially the knees. Craziest thing ever. The grip I think is why?!?!?
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31 now and have ankle problems, so I focus a lot more on the tech of a sneaker now rather than solely looks like I used to. What is it about the 9’s that benefit you?
@@KeithKill92 My foot does not slide around like it normally does, I have great traction to the gym floor and even outside. I have two pairs one for indoor and outdoor. What has helped is also taking 20LB ankle weights as well and doing some leg extensions (sitting on something with your feet not touching the floor) real slow, foam roll for a bit and finish off with a wall squat for a few mins. Pretty much it for me and I'm good to go. Also have always had a problem with my right ankle so I usually do some band stretches and also stand on a yoga box (or elevated surface) and let my foot kind of hang and stretch it with the weight. That stretch also helps the groins.
I also have curry 9’s and this has been the most comfortable shoe for training and basketball. Definitely exceeded my expectations. I never have foot injuries anymore and the traction is insane
@@lemini4k appreciate the detailed answer man thank you. I wish you the best of luck with your ankle and etc moving forward
Big difference when you are in control of the weights. You feel muscles you didn’t know you had. Nice training!
These are not lunges. They are split-squats. A little easier, you're not stepping into (forward) or out of (back) from stand-still, unless back foot is elevated. He's working all core doing these unilateral exercises. Strong dude from an elite athlete.
Split-squats is still insane especially for a non bodybuilder or Powerlifter.
I’ve never seen another NBA PG split-squatting that weight
That’s still a lot of weight for Split Squatting
That is not a lot of weight for a split squat. I do more weight than that on my weak leg(broken kneecap, torn meniscus) and I’m not buff. Just under 6ft and 180 lb.
@@kevinsutube1p528 oh dang. you're just a badass then. sick
That range of motion is trash tbh
Honestly surprised he could do lunges with 225.
He’s a 6’3 nba world class athlete
@@seza9240 yeah but in a league that isn’t particularly known for strength, Steph isn’t really known to use his strength to his advantage.
Isn’t know for strength? Where ? These are some of the best athletes in the world.
@@Matt-jv8pv This is a league where a top 5 player (KD) can’t even bench 225. Once again, basketball isn’t known for strength.
@@dragonslayer5539 shooting from 45 feet needs strength
He makes it look smooth and easy - athlete!!
Thats where that range comes from.. 💪
100kg split squat is impressive. Damn wasn’t expecting that!
He's 6'3
@@joehouston2833 what does height got to do with it 🤔
@@kennethopoku226
Clearly you know nothing about BMI 🤦
@@joehouston2833 BMI has nothing to do with the weight you can lift in a squat variation, and height isn’t a disadvantage, some of the best squatters are short. You know nothing about weightlifting lol
@@nicehatmrdog5265
A Healthy weight for a man who is 6"3 is 176 - 218lbs
Him being 6"3 and sqauting 100kg is literally what he's supposed to do..
If you cant squat your own weight and you're an Athlete, that's embarrassing 🤣
Some of the better training I've seen from NBA players. Others have had some nutty coaches
Agreed
This is still gimmicky and he's lucky to be in the shape he's in with those exercises lol.
@@A-A-RonDavis2470ur fat af, it’s all good tho 😂
Think that's what they like to put out, but most of the work moet guys still put in is mostly variations of the old school stuff
@a-a-rondavis9438 like which ones? Other than the last one they're all pretty basic, or basic with a small variation
I can do those split squats but I outweigh Steph by 50 lbs and can only do 3 sets of 10 or 4 sets of 8 at that weight - crazy strong considering the pacing he pushes when he's off the ball. The man probably had a 2 hour shout around right after this. What an underrated athlete.
The core at the end is no joke
this guy is the definition of inspiration
😂😂😂😂😂
@@Scythersmile1😐
Form on point like his shot
This is a good example of what lifting for basketball should consist of. Good technique and range of motion, moderate load and not some flashy random "sport specific" training
Although these exercises were 100% chosen and the programming developed for the sport of basketball, specific to this basketball athlete, by world renowned basketball coaches
With the exception of the split squats, every exercise you saw here was Instagram bullshit.
You gotta change things up considering these people do this for hours everyday
@@Somerandomdude420 No.
@@Skuzzobutt found the dumbass
I remember reading a story about Curry being able to trap bar deadlift 405 - and yes it’s trap bar but I feel like people don’t except him to actually have strength to him.
That’s not a lot of weight
@@kevinsutube1p528 when only Festus was the only person on the team to lift more yeahhhh Curry stronger than people think.
@@kevinsutube1p528 yes it is
For anyone that’s not overweight
@@andrewgiegerich8211 sry my guy is right any decently fit male can easily lift 405
@@andrewgiegerich8211 I could easily lift that for 10 reps+ with a weak leg from multiple knee surgeries at 180 lb bodyweight. 125 lb female lifters will crush that weight
That split squats is impressive. 100kg? Wow
Dude did some heavy lifting this series too just wasn't enough tho
That boy be balling with them skinny lil legs 🏀💙
Imagine being so good at basketball that your off-season workouts are tailored toward golf 😂🤪
1 year after this upload… and he’s still ”LIFTNING”
225lb split squats?? Wtf was not expecting that from a baller with those legs regardless of his level
He's stronger than most nba guys
His squat is impressive not expecting that but he is a NBA superstar I’m sure all nba player got crazy squats numbers
225 split squats is no joke. But for the love of god get this man a calf machine or use a smith machine. BB calf raises without the bar secured is asking for an injury
I don’t think they can’t afford one. Keeping balance is heavily emphasised in those exercises so I believe that’s their purpose. And barbell even though calf raise is hard, it’s not risky since you can’t do it with a really heavy weight.
@@JuliettKilo i hope your first sentence was satire
@@dakshgupta8846 can you read my guy
@@JuliettKilo well said the purpose was to be in balance even though it’s risky I believe.
he's an athlete not a body builder, when you're an athlete you cannot be afraid or shy away from exercises that require large amounts of stability, you WANT that. If he's doing split squats with 225, I think its safe to assume it's a fairly moderate weight for him not anything insanely challenging.
People that think these weights are fake, go take a perfect form 40 foot jump shot. The amount of power you need to have to do that is crazy.
Love this! Definitely gonna add some of these right away. And then do the whole routine at some point.
Very functional exercises. That 2 plate split squat though 🤯
Professional athletes, strong af.
Elite athletes are strong. Don't know why commoners are surprised...
Notice how slow and controlled his motions are. No effort to speed up just to get through the workout. And his form is excellent on all the exercises.
Great form/technique. Curry, so inspirational!
If Poole put in this kinda work in the off season after getting his bag he wouldn't get destroyed in defense
This is what AD should be doing
Those split squats there no joke
Nice... The results are showing too 💪🏽
Lunges with 225 like that are crazy
i can watch it all day thats how he become the legend
Curry put the work in that’s why he a a fucking MONTER well respected in the LEAGUE.
Everything is for his core
Split squats with 225lbs is nuts
it really is not for an elite athlete
@@kirihara147 it is for everyone that isn’t lol
@@sirfrancis1756 that's true
I’m just blow away as to how those twigs can play so well
Not lunges, those are split squats
A two plate lunge squat is crazy
Curry for mvp and he putting on more muscle the league is over
L
I glanced at the thumbnail and thought he was lifting on a treadmill.
What are the effects of those workouts?
Wonder what's his run speed
225 split squat is insane 🤯
i aint gonna lie i was clowning him until i saw that crazy split squat 😮
Steph is a strong dude
The last one with no weight could actually make a grown man cry
What’s the name of the first exercise?
The message of the video is don't follow athletics when it comes for exercise. They just do what's good for the sport not much muscle building
Curry badass!
For his size, 225 split squats is fucking strong. I've seen dudes much bigger than him at the gym who can't do that.
I've been training for 5-6 years in a commercial gym and I've never seen someone lift 225 lbs on split squats
He's 6'3
fax his very athletic plus having powerful calves is good for basketball.
@@csrxmyedits yuo but not bodybuilder calves those are not good
Those lunges were tough
really crazy how despite how much money and resources they have, a regular person can athletically outperform them with some proper training and discipline scaled over 1 year
Well that’s the thing they’re not lifting for mass or strength. Just conditioning + aresistance training to help them in their specific sport. Any knucklehead can get in the gym and start throwing around 225 without much thought but these are sport specific movements
Athletes lift so much different than bodybuilders kinda crazy
See kids, Ant-Man is real.
Steph curry is strong dang
I thought this was right now like right after the Lakers series lol, dude still a beast tho
Strong core
Makes me want to try new things 😢
We should try then… 😚😉😌
Go for it
225 on split squats is honestly freaking nuts
It really isn’t your just weak 😂
curry carrys the entire warriors squad nevermind heavy weights
Steph Curry is actually one of the strongest NBA players.
Pretty sure he can squat over 400 easy
Light weights, focusing on the core and hips. This man is a superb player and knows how to work out for his specific sport. A LEGEND with a number of years left to climb the ladder of the GOATS!
I think that's his trainers telling him what to do lol. Nonetheless, a legend.
For me, its no suprise that curry is a strong grown a$$ man.
All these are tough tbh
Where do you get that band at 0:54 for the dumbbell.
curry strong af
For anyone who knows about lifting weights.... What does this workout help with?
Thanks for sharing
Going to get my daughter doing this
Everyone out here normalizing 225 split squats 💀
Knees over toes guy is influence here
They made him do the silliest lifts
Waiting for all the bodybuilder comments saying “bAd fOrM BrUh”
This most suprising thing to me is the emphasis on quads without really hitting the hamstrings and glutes. I thought glutes and hammies were more important for most athletes.
yeah honestly, this isnt a great routine and im surprised at how athletic he is if this is the average routine
@@lofivibez182 Elite genetics
he probably has a separate day for them.
Well he was doing side lunges which is predominately adductors and abductors. You’re right though I would expect to see more hamstring movements because they help with speed
It’s a one minute video my guy of an excerpt of one workout my guy
I wasn't expecting his split squat to be that good. Then again I guess it should be expected that an nba is pretty unilaterally given how often they are moving/exploding off one foot
Props on the lunges. I can't do them without weight. My knees are very bad.
I’m sure his whole life scouts and coaches told him to gain wait and get bigger. Looks like he’s working with what god gave him🙏🏾
Lets go curry and get your 5th ring . No need to play 20+ years to chase 5
Split squats 👍💪🔥
What was the last exercise he was doing?
Let’s re define “heavy”.
225 Lunges is INSANE. Most people struggle lunging wirh no weight. I lift regularly and struggle with 135.
Puts into perspective how strong NBA athletes are.
EDIT: Since there apparently lifting pros here, it's funny how many don't understand how much harder it is for taller athletes to lift. I'm 6'2", and while I struggle with 135 split squats for reps, I still regularly squat 405 which is good given my height. Steph curry doing 2 plate split squats as an NBA athlete is impressive
225 lb lunges is a lot of weight. Way too much for curry. He has definitely never done a lunge with 225 lb in his life
Its most likely a 25 in the inside. Theres no way
He’s also not doing a full range of motion, not sure what he’s trying to achieve doing that
@@ncogneatoafterdark It is a specific workout built to strengh and explosivness, is diferent from the usual forms
@@GoudaTheCavalier bruh it is 225. Just cope
“LIFTNTING”?
Wow, that’s really “FANTNTASTIC”!
Song: Jimmy Crooks Instrumental
Amazing
What’s the last exercise he is doing called?
Guys keep calm and just build the way you need to build because I know women that squat 225 and 315 with ease going all the way down
He could externally rotate his spine on the banded dumbbell and take longer breaths.
Anthony Davis need this workout
Steph ❤😍👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼