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@functionalhoops

Gait and Posture training Improve your game through applied biomechanics Tap here for more info👇
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2 Year Posture Results: Before ❌-scapula winging and poor lat engagement ❌-kyphotic curve in thoracic spine ❌-lack of intra-abdominal pressure ❌- ribcage flaring After ✅-improved scapular positioning ✅-improved spinal alignment ✅-improved abdominal pressure ✅- better ribcage positioning ✅- improved breathing capacity ✅- better collarbone and jaw bone alignment Sometimes it’s not about the quick fixes; it’s about addressing the imbalances that can affect your posture. Strictly @functionalpatterns protocols. #functionalpatterns #fpisthestandard #functionalhoops
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2 years ago
Meditations. . . . . . #hoopers #sudburyfieldhouse #basketball #iran
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1 month ago
This athlete told me he had hit a ceiling athletically. Couldn’t jump like he used to. Minor injuries stacking up. Explosiveness fading. Most athletes try to fix performance by doing more. But sometimes you don’t need more — you need a rebuild. We started at the foundation. Joints. Alignment. Hips that had been clicking for years. Because you can’t build explosiveness on a broken base. Then breath. Then torque. When you learn to sync your breath with movement and rotate efficiently — your body stops fighting itself and starts generating force from the inside out. That’s the hidden engine behind every explosive athlete. A better jump. A faster first step. A harder cut. If you feel like you’ve hit a ceiling athletically — comment REBUILD or DM me. This is exactly what we do. . . . . . #athleticperformance #sportsperformance #basketballtraining #explosivetraining #functıonaltraining
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1 month ago
Why are upstairs neighbors like this . . . #explore #neighbor #comedy #humor #basketball
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2 months ago
I spent years trying to “fix” my ankle. Taping it. Strengthening it. Being careful with it. What finally changed wasn’t more ankle isolation work. It was realizing my body wasn’t working as one. Once everything started helping, my ankle stopped being the weak link. If you want to do this for yourself, DM me. Let’s figure it out together. . . . . . #fitness #movement #anklesprain #movement #reels
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3 months ago
Every athlete should be able to do these three things if you want to move explosively without breaking down. 1. Vertical force output Push into the ground, not just off it. First-step power, rebounding, and clean force transfer start here. 2. Deceleration control The ability to hit the brakes without losing posture. Front-line engagement, joint stacking, and control under load. 3. Rotational power Elastic, connected rotation that lets you shift defenders, create space, and convert angles into advantage. Your sport is won in inches. Every angle, alignment, and transfer of force matters. . . . . #athleticperformance #sportsperformance #explosivetraining
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3 months ago
Did bro really hit em with a tween cross 😭 . . . . . #boxing #functionalfitness #athlete
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5 months ago
It’s no wonder Steph is elite in both basketball and golf. He’s mastered the art of efficient movement — doing more with less. Balance. Weight transfer. Torque. Rotation. Bracing. Leverage. Control. These are the principles that make the best athletes look effortless. And the best part? They’re not limited by genetics — they’re skills you can train. Follow for more insights on biomechanics and efficient movement. #nba #biomechanics #basketballtraining
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6 months ago
I didn’t play organized basketball until 10th grade. Before that, I was just a skinny kid from Chinatown who loved to skate. Skateboarding destroyed my ankles — and because I never let them heal, my body developed imbalances I didn’t understand until years later. Finding @functionalpatterns changed everything. It taught me how to move, how to breathe, and how to listen to my body again. When I think back on my basketball journey, I realize I was never the most athletic or most skilled. But I always kept the same mindset: never too high, never too low. Basketball gave me an education. It took me overseas to the U.K., and it taught me who I am. Now I apply that same mentality to life — stay level, apply pressure, trust the process. Everything finds you when you’re not forcing it. #basketball #ballislife #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #athlete
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7 months ago
Most hoopers move stiff and waste energy on the court. That’s because they don’t have core control. 👉 The Deep Front Line runs from your feet → inner thighs → hip flexors → deep core → diaphragm. It’s your body’s internal suspension system. When it’s locked in, your movement goes from robotic → smooth + explosive. Think of it like this: ⚡ Controlled core = controlled force. ⚡ Controlled force = explosive movement that doesn’t leak energy. Deadbugs are the bridge. Build that internal tension → apply it to your cross → explode into your floater. đŸ”„ Save this if you hoop & want to move like water instead of stiff like a robot.
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7 months ago
Messing around in the gym before our workout, I realized the heavy bag isn’t just for fighters. đŸ„ŠđŸ€ If you treat it like a defender, you can practice absorbing contact while keeping your frame strong. The goal isn’t just to hit back — it’s to hold your structure, brace your core, and maintain efficient mechanics under pressure while still producing force. That’s the difference between getting knocked off balance and powering straight through. #athlete #boxing #basketball
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8 months ago
POV: You start training like a functional hooper Next thing you know, your joints stop hurting, your handle gets smoother, and you accidentally start jumping higher. Weird. #functionalhooper #functionalpatterns #basketballperformance
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11 months ago