Victor Wembanyama - load management and physical development

[rankingtear]

It already states in the article that he is already using weights to gain strength. Nobody reads anymore.

[Extra Stout]

I don’t think strength training necessarily means putting on weight quickly. I’m no expert, but what I remember from the 20th century back when I dabbled in such things is that the way to avoid bulking up was low-weight, high-repe ion sets.

[Russ]

Isn't Wembanyama playing a playoff game today.

Is there any way to watch?

[Alain]

Great! We should be thankfull over the insistance of Polandprzem into thinking that Victor shoulf gain weight and lift iron as it is a sure sign that :

- it is definitely the wrong thing to do
- it's not gonna happen

Thank you man, such a relief... Now maybe you should go back watching Strongest man contests with Mariusz Pudzianowski

[polandprzem]

I don’t think strength training necessarily means putting on weight quickly. I’m no expert, but what I remember from the 20th century back when I dabbled in such things is that the way to avoid bulking up was low-weight, high-repe ion sets.

It's not.
But additional muscles helps to develop strength. And it not have to be done quickly. Should not if you a pro athlete unless you have good amount of time and ease out on the sports you are playing. Different weight different forces the body has to deal with.
But also bigger body is helpful when you want not to be pushed around under the basket.

[polandprzem]

I don’t think strength training necessarily means putting on weight quickly. I’m no expert, but what I remember from the 20th century back when I dabbled in such things is that the way to avoid bulking up was low-weight, high-repe ion sets.

Nope it helps to bulk up. With so called 'non functional' muscles.

[Joseph Kony]

obviously you want to try to bring him along slowly but you dont want to baby the kid. the best way to acclimate to the physicality and style of the NBA is by getting reps in imho.

Wemby should be playing at least 30mpg and 65 games as a rookie

[ChumpDumper]

Isn't Wembanyama playing a playoff game today.

Is there any way to watch?

Think it's tomorrow. Had to register but I'm getting a free live stream of Pro B here:

https://www.lnb.tv

Pro A full-game replays are available and upcoming games are listed. We'll see if it shows up.

[Extra Stout]

[QUOTE=polandprzem;10897041]It's not.
But additional muscles helps to develop strength. And it not have to be done quickly. Should not if you a pro athlete unless you have good amount of time and ease out on the sports you are playing. Different weight different forces the body has to deal with.
But also bigger body is helpful when you want not to be pushed around under the basket./QUOTE]

But Wembanyama is not going to live in the low post under the basket. His game is that of a more agile 7’4” Kevin Durant, and his defense is based upon his quickness, lateral movement, and 8-foot wingspan.

So while I think we all agree he needs to get stronger, and I think he’s at the age where that needs to be more of a focus, the end result we’re looking for is not Tim Duncan, much less David Robinson.

[Mr. Body]

Clearly you are not responding to my post.
And assures me you have no idea about training and human body.

Pretty sure Wembanyama knows more about his body than you do, but please call him up and share with him your wisdom.

[Russ]

Think it's tomorrow. Had to register but I'm getting a free live stream of Pro B here:

https://www.lnb.tv

Pro A games are listed. We'll see if it shows up.

Thanks.

[polandprzem]

[QUOTE=Extra Stout;10897049]

It's not.
But additional muscles helps to develop strength. And it not have to be done quickly. Should not if you a pro athlete unless you have good amount of time and ease out on the sports you are playing. Different weight different forces the body has to deal with.
But also bigger body is helpful when you want not to be pushed around under the basket./QUOTE]

But Wembanyama is not going to live in the low post under the basket. His game is that of a more agile 7’4” Kevin Durant, and his defense is based upon his quickness, lateral movement, and 8-foot wingspan.

So while I think we all agree he needs to get stronger, and I think he’s at the age where that needs to be more of a focus, the end result we’re looking for is not Tim Duncan, much less David Robinson.

Of course but as of right now he is being pushed around in the French league...
Also he is not great shooter tbh.

Defense demands being strong inside when you are 7'5". He is pretty weak now and getting stronger is a long process alone. Being basketall player you not gonna gain much strength or became bigger in the season. So every bball player have summer to do it.
I shoot for 20pds more on this frame b4 his 2nd year and IMO it is beneficial. There are tons of way to do it. But you can't do that lifting basketball.

And that additional weight will not disturb him being agile. It just must be done right.

[polandprzem]

Pretty sure Wembanyama knows more about his body than you do, but please call him up and share with him your wisdom.

You was posting on his behalf ?

[polandprzem]

And pretty sure I know more about training then Wembanyma

[thiste]

And pretty sure I know more about training then Wembanyma

He's had a full team of professionals surrounding him since he was 15.

[ace3g]

Isn't Wembanyama playing a playoff game today.

Is there any way to watch?

Think it's tomorrow. Had to register but I'm getting a free live stream of Pro B here:

https://www.lnb.tv

Pro A full-game replays are available and upcoming games are listed. We'll see if it shows up.

Thanks.

Looks like we will be able to watch the games through the NBA app.

This season, all Boulogne-Levallois Metropolitans 92 games – featuring French star and top 2023 NBA Draft prospect Victor Wembanyama – will be available for free on the new NBA App throughout the 2022-23 LNB Betclic ELITE regular season and playoffs. The live streams will debut on Saturday, Oct. 29, when the Metropolitans 92 play JL Bourg Basket at 2 p.m. ET.

[BackHome]

obviously you want to try to bring him along slowly but you dont want to baby the kid. the best way to acclimate to the physicality and style of the NBA is by getting reps in imho.

Wemby should be playing at least 30mpg and 65 games as a rookie

No way in Pop does that I can assure you that every bruise, muscle tweak, he will be pulled out and probably miss a few games. And for once I 100% will agree with Pop - there is no reason to rush the kid and YES he is different then any draft pick we have had as most if not all the experts have said he is a generational talent and every one knows Unicorns are treated very different

[polandprzem]

He's had a full team of professionals surrounding him since he was 15.

That means he has their knowledge?

[polandprzem]

No way in Pop does that I can assure you that every bruise, muscle tweak, he will be pulled out and probably miss a few games. And for once I 100% will agree with Pop - there is no reason to rush the kid and YES he is different then any draft pick we have had as most if not all the experts have said he is a generational talent and every one knows Unicorns are treated very different

Yea they did it with all players this past season. Sochan could play but they rather him to sit the games and work on his body.

[tonight...you]

That means he has their knowledge?

Well, yeah. They've been there giving it his nearly every waking moment.
Whether he knows, or not doesn't matter.
They know and they're there.

[JPB]

I believe Poland is shadow auditioning for Wemby's training coach job... They know what they're doing, consulting the best specialists... Wemby knows his body and is certainly learning too since he's the one putting into practice that training.

[polandprzem]

Well, yeah. They've been there giving it his nearly every waking moment.
Whether he knows, or not doesn't matter.
They know and they're there.

So? Why you upset?

[polandprzem]

I believe Poland is shadow auditioning for Wemby's training coach job... They know what they're doing, consulting the best specialists... Wemby knows his body and is certainly learning too since he's the one putting into practice that training.

Yea well
Fact is every athlete wants more strength, power, agility, mobility, speed and adequate weight for their frame.
If what they showed he is doing then he is in troubles. I would like to see real regiment and what he is doing other then that I just said what needs to be done by facts and development o a pro athlete.

[Mr. Body]

Yea well
Fact is every athlete wants more strength, power, agility, mobility, speed and adequate weight for their frame.
If what they showed he is doing then he is in troubles. I would like to see real regiment and what he is doing other then that I just said what needs to be done by facts and development o a pro athlete.

The thing is, you're doing the meathead MMA-fan thing of thinking 'gains' is the goal. That's not the type of body Wembanyama has. There's an excellent article floating around about what Victor does before every practice and game, the personal trainer he has and who will probably come over with him, and the other top coaches he's met with who have worked with high-level seven footers. What's clear is that weight gain is not a goal of his whatsoever. They see it as a detriment to his long-term viability.

[scott]

Hopefully all this amazing internet wisdom is being collected so that timvp can deliver it to the Spurs and they don't it up...

But in the meantime, serious question: is this dude done growing? Is there a chance he grows into some weird 8-foot tall spider human that can't function (I'm exaggerating, but you get my point). Just curious.