The Dallas Mavericks' strength and conditioning program consists of two mandatory lifts per week. Most of the players are able to work out three to four times a week depending on the team's game schedule.

Michael Finley works on the leg press under the direction of strength and conditioning coordinator Chad Lewis.

The Mavericks focus heavily on core conditioning (abdominals & low back) and stretching.

Michael Finley and Juwan Howard train together in Chicago during the offseason and continue as workout partners during the season.

The following are two typical workouts that Mike and Juwan might perform during the season.

NOTE: This workout is designed for a professional basketball player. Please consult your physician before embarking upon any fitness regimen.

Lift #1:

Exercise	Details	Quotable
Chest Press	(incline, decline or flat) 3-4 sets, 8-12 reps	Finley: "As a leader of our team, I try to set an example by executing my workout program in the summer, which leads into our in-season workouts that help me through the 82-game season."
Lat Pulldown	(various grips) 3 sets, 8-12 reps
Compound Shoulder Lift	(overhead press or high row) 3 sets, 8-12 reps	Howard: "I enjoy variety in our workouts. That is what keeps strength training interesting and enjoyable."
Row	(machine or dumbbell) 3 sets, 8-12reps
Tricep Extensions	2 sets, 10reps
Biceps Curl	2 sets, 10 reps

Lewis helps Juwan Howard on the fitness ball. Photo by dallasmavericks.com

Howard strengthens his biceps with a barbell curl. Photo by dallasmavericks.com

Lift #2:

Exercise	Details	Quotable
Hamstring Curl	2 sets, 15 reps	Howard: "If you do the same workouts over and over, they become boring and then it is easy to lose your enthusiasm for working out."
Leg Extensions	(light weight for warmup) 2 sets, 15 reps
Two Compound Leg Lifts	(ex. squats and lunges, leg press and step-ups, etc.) 3 sets, 8-12 reps
Calf Raises	3-4 sets, 10-12 reps

Lewis helps Howard with his form on the bicep curls. Photo by dallasmavericks.com

Finley presses the weight all the way out with his legs. Photo by dallasmavericks.com

Done daily:

Exercise	Details	Quotable
Stretching	15 minutes
Various Abdominal Exercises	200-500	Howard: "It's great to have someone to workout with. Teammates have a way of pushing each other to ensure you get the most out of your workout."
Core Stabilization Exercises	10-15 minutes

Special thanks to Chad Lewis and Dawn Holgate for flexing their muscles to provide the Mavericks' workout regimen.