@@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.
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.
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.
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.
@@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 🤣
You have to understand how helpful a strong splkift squat is to your defense "sitting" and verticality. This movement also forces you to brace your core which is very beneficial for a smaller guard like Steph
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?
@@KJK51192 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
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.
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
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
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!
@@TheJackOfAllTrades777 I work out about 5 days a week and am about to play college basketball. If I said 225lb lunges is impressive, you better believe most ppl will say it’s insane. I’m 19, I can only do like 100lb lunges for reps.
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
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.
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
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
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.
He makes it look smooth and easy - athlete!!
These are really good leg workouts
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.
I love it. Sport specific, strength and endurance. Gotta go hard to be the best.
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 🤣
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
Great form/technique. Curry, so inspirational!
Thanks for sharing
Going to get my daughter doing this
Big difference when you are in control of the weights. You feel muscles you didn’t know you had. Nice training!
You have to understand how helpful a strong splkift squat is to your defense "sitting" and verticality. This movement also forces you to brace your core which is very beneficial for a smaller guard like Steph
i can watch it all day thats how he become the legend
Form on point like his shot
Nice... The results are showing too 💪🏽
Love this! Definitely gonna add some of these right away. And then do the whole routine at some point.
Thats where that range comes from.. 💪
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-rondavis9438ur 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
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?
@@KJK51192 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
Steph has the best lifting form of any NBA player I’ve ever seen.
That split squats is impressive. 100kg? Wow
this guy is the definition of inspiration
😂😂😂😂😂
@@Scythersmile1😐
The core at the end is no joke
His squat is impressive not expecting that but he is a NBA superstar I’m sure all nba player got crazy squats numbers
Putting in the work
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.
225 split squat is insane 🤯
Beastttttt!!!!!!!!
Let's go! 💪💪💪
Steph ❤😍👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
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
Dude did some heavy lifting this series too just wasn't enough tho
That boy be balling with them skinny lil legs 🏀💙
Work 🔥
Split squats 👍💪🔥
Professional athletes, strong af.
I’m just blow away as to how those twigs can play so well
Everything is for his core
The balance ☝️
He's stronger than most nba guys
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 thought this was right now like right after the Lakers series lol, dude still a beast tho
i aint gonna lie i was clowning him until i saw that crazy split squat 😮
A two plate lunge squat is crazy
Imagine being so good at basketball that your off-season workouts are tailored toward golf 😂🤪
Curry badass!
Steph curry is strong dang
Curry put the work in that’s why he a a fucking MONTER well respected in the LEAGUE.
Amazing
What’s the last exercise he is doing called?
Lunges with 225 like that are crazy
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.
225lb split squats?? Wtf was not expecting that from a baller with those legs regardless of his level
Strong core
Excellent
1 year after this upload… and he’s still ”LIFTNING”
Song: Jimmy Crooks Instrumental
225 on split squats is honestly freaking nuts
Not lunges, those are split squats
That’s good 💰.
I glanced at the thumbnail and thought he was lifting on a treadmill.
225 lunges is crazy
mad impressive, I haven't seen any other point guards in the league putting up weight like this
one Steph is way stronger than what we think
curry weighs 209 . not that crazy lol
@@PM_____ it’s 225 on practically one leg. That is crazy.
@@TheJackOfAllTrades777 I work out about 5 days a week and am about to play college basketball. If I said 225lb lunges is impressive, you better believe most ppl will say it’s insane. I’m 19, I can only do like 100lb lunges for reps.
Those lunges were tough
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
If Poole put in this kinda work in the off season after getting his bag he wouldn't get destroyed in defense
Lmao, ayo curry is strong. The lounges at 225 were impressive. I do walking lounges with two 75lbs dumbells, and that feels like hell.
How many reps each
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.
Strong ash
The last one with no weight could actually make a grown man cry
This is what AD should be doing
Makes me want to try new things 😢
We should try then… 😚😉😌
Go for it
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.
They made him do the silliest lifts
Let’s re define “heavy”.
Probably doing this right now
Hey pal, God love you
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 for mvp and he putting on more muscle the league is over
L
definition of size =/= strength
Knees over toes guy is influence here
Steph Curry is actually one of the strongest NBA players.
Pretty sure he can squat over 400 easy
For anyone who knows about lifting weights.... What does this workout help with?
what does that first exercise work?
Anthony Davis need this workout
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
His off season bout to start tonight after the lakers game
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
I watched the video and was going to comment about the 225 lb split squats... but I see everyone already has lol
Lets go curry and get your 5th ring . No need to play 20+ years to chase 5
Athletes lift so much different than bodybuilders kinda crazy
Props on the lunges. I can't do them without weight. My knees are very bad.
Elite athletes are strong. Don't know why commoners are surprised...
Beast
Wonder what's his run speed
curry carrys the entire warriors squad nevermind heavy weights
225 split squats. Not bad.
Didn’t go all the way…weak
@@Scythersmile1 but would run circles around u in a fight 😂 dude has max stamina he’s a real athlete..🤦🏿♂️
@@Scythersmile1cry about it kid