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Targeted exercises like these various curls are a fantastic way to train your forearm muscles while being easy to progress. I personally love adding in some more dynamic, endurance based exercises at the very end of my workout- something like a heavy carry or dead hang.
Add 3 sets of 6-10 reps of the curls, going close or to failure at the end of your next arm workout and let me know how you like it :D

When you feel like you’re hitting a lull with your sport, I find it can be super helpful to keep these things in mind… Energy and excitement aren’t always consistent, but if your “why” is solid, it helps you carry through the harder times.

The tricep muscles make up the majority of your upper arm- don’t neglect training them if you’re looking to grow your arms! These are just 3 examples of exercises that target the 3 main parts of your tricep, but there are many to pick from if you don’t enjoy these.

Work decently heavy, and take them close to failure with strict form. Save this for later!!

1. Improving mobility allows joints to move as they’re designed to, reducing the risk of over stressing. Athletes with good mobility often have more efficient movement patterns, which leads to less injuries over the long term.

2. Mobility training doesn’t just help muscles, it also improves neuromuscular control. As your nervous system adjusts to a greater range of motion, you’ll have more stability, reducing the chance of sudden strains or missteps.

3. Good mobility supports better posture, which helps keep proper alignment in dynamic movements. With proper alignment, muscles are used more effectively and unnecessary stresses are avoided.

4. Bodies that move well recover faster. By increasing blood flow and reducing tension, mobility work helps flush out metabolic waste and improve tissue quality. This speeds up recovery times, making it easier to handle higher training volumes without burning out.

Check out some of my posts for mobility routines to try for yourself!

The key to pre-game nutrition is picking foods that have quick-digesting carbs for fast energy return, while being gentle on your gut. Comment your favorite pre-game snacks down below!

Fruit is the most accessible option (and my fave)- there are no filler ingredients, meaning your stomach can process it easier, there’s so many options to pick from, and it’s affordable.

Applesauce is a close second for most of the same reasons- the good ones are just apple and lemon juice. They have the added pro of not being messy to eat, and can easily be tossed into a backpack without worry.

Regular Body Armor is a more expensive option but can be good for those who have a hard time getting food down before games. It has carbs and electrolytes, but since it’s a liquid, it tends to go down easier.