Weight lifting question

I know that Kobe Bryant and I'm sure a lot of other basketball players lift before games. But we've always lifted after pratice for football and baseball.

Baseballvalet,

Without knowing all the particulars you answered your own question..."most of the coaching staff also coach varsity football". 3 hours of lifting per week especially in-season is great for a bseball player but I would not recommend right before practice.

Sounds like there might be a fear that the baseball players might 'slip' during their season.

One question...does the track team lift before track practice this time of year?

Maybe it is an issue of timing. I have heard of this before in a situation where the weight room is only open before practice.

I would not consider this optimal in any way, shape or form and would much rather do lifting 2-3 times per week post-practice/games.

But as Jason mentioned it is difficult to comment without knowing the reasons behind the decision.

There is a timing issue. Varsity will lift after practice, JV and freshman before.

Underclassmen will always fight this uphill battle until they are on the Varsity.

If the coaches will not look at an alternative time to lift I would suggest asking if they would be open to allowing your son to do a more appropriate program specifically for baseball athletes. This will not hurt his strength for football assuming he is a multiple sport athlete and he will be fulfilling the demands of the coaches by working out with the team.

I would ask if he can lift with the varsity. Maybe ne does school work before practice, extra work with teachers, etc and the experience of being around the varsity guys plus the correct timing on training will certainly help him.

Of course this is wishful thinking if the coaches let him do this.

Thanks for all the help. we'll see how it plays out next week.

Keep us updated. Good luck.