From Basic to Dynamic – Medicine Ball Training for the Multi-Sport High School Athlete
by Josh McMillian, MS, CSCS, RSCC*D
NSCA Coach
October 2024
Vol 11, Issue 2
This article provides medicine ball exercise progressions to help build athleticism in youth athletes.
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This article originally appeared in NSCA Coach, a quarterly publication for NSCA Members that provides valuable takeaways for every level of strength and conditioning coach. You can find scientifically based articles specific to a wide variety of your athletes’ needs with Nutrition, Programming, and Youth columns. Read more articles from NSCA Coach »
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