EP179: Adding Variability in the Weight Room with Banj Abeleda

In this episode, George is joined by Banj Abeleda, also known as Mr. Move with Purpose, to discuss how coaches can use variability, mobility, and the Constraints-Led Approach (CLA) to better prepare basketball athletes for the unpredictable demands of the game. Banj shares lessons from working with elite athletes, explains how he applies variability in the weight room and during return-to-play, and breaks down why coaches should focus on creating different movement solutions rather than simply adding random exercises.

Chapters:
00:00 – Introducing Banj Abeleda and lessons from elite athletes
02:00 – Using variability in the weight room and return-to-play
06:00 – Mobility, foot and ankle training, and Functional Range Conditioning
08:00 – Knowing when to prioritize form over variability
13:00 – Applying the Constraints-Led Approach and changing the movement problem
17:00 – Banj's journey with CLA and research-informed coaching
20:00 – Three lifts for basketball players: overhead press, Bulgarian split squat, and trap bar deadlift
23:00 – Building more intentional and effective warm-ups
26:00 – Isometrics, partner work, activation, and preparing for competition
28:00 – Transformative Tip

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