Northridge varsity cagers "walking tall" on their toes to help reduce ankle sprains and foot injuries while carrying heavy balls to strengthen arms and upper body.
Under the watchful eye of Knights' varsity assistant coach Hunt, the Knights perform lateral slides while rolling heavy balls. This exercise develops strength in the gluts, hamstrings, and quads while also strengthening the core muscles.
Varsity assistant coach Hunt directs the players in front to back line jumps. The jumps strengthen ankle, foot, and lower leg muscles. In addition, the players move the heavy balls in a chopping motion in order to strengthen upper body and core muscles.
The players now perform the line jumps in a side to side fashion while also moving the heavy ball from side to side to strengthen the abs and related core muscles.
**The Knights' coaching staff have adopted the Strength and Conditioning Program used by Coach Alan Stein at nationally renowned DeMatha High School in Hyattsville, MD.
