 Lamar Odom works his quads while Clippers strength coach Johnny Doyle monitors his progress. Photo by clippers.com |
Forward Lamar Odom is especially concerned about keeping his lower body strong. Already on the injured list with a sprained ligament in his right wrist, Odom then sprained his ankle at a Clippers shootaround. So he's faced with the difficult task of letting his ankle heal, while maintaining strength in his legs.
"This workout is important for a variety of reasons," Doyle says. "By strengthening and maintaining his lower body, Lamar helps to improve his post-up game and combat tendinitis in his knees and quads."
The following Odom's lower body workout.
NOTE: This workout is designed for a professional basketball player. Please consult your physician before embarking upon any fitness regimen.
| Exercise | Details | Doyle Explains |
| Leg Press Bilateral | 3 sets, 15 reps | "This exercise is important as it works Lamar's glutes, hamstrings and quads. It helps him keep his legs strong enough to deal with the rigors of the season." |
| Single Leg Presses | 3 sets, 10 reps | "This is a great exercise as it isolates Lamar's quad muscles to help combat tendinitis." |
| Hamstring Curls | 3 sets, 8 reps | |
| Single Leg Short Arc Quads | 3 sets, 10 reps | |
| Bilateral Knee Extensions | 3 sets, 10 reps | |
| Single Leg Step-ups | 2 sets, 10 reps | "It is important to do these exercises correctly. They are the best defense against quadriceps tendinitis." |
| Glute/Hamstring | 3 sets, 10 reps | "In the post, your success is obviously dependent on your legs. If you don't maintain and build strength in your lower body and core (abdominal area), it makes life in the paint much more difficult." |
| Abdominal Workout |
 Doyle makes sure Odom uses proper form on his single leg presses. Photo by clippers.com |
 Odom goes face first for his hamstring curls. Photo by clippers.com |
Special thanks to Johnny Doyle and David J. Callanan for flexing their muscles to provide the Clippers' workout regimen.