James Harden's Workout Explained By His Trainer | Train Like A Celebrity | Men's Health

[@Ian-pn9ff]

paul really knows the science behind these workouts, no wonder James can double stepback with such balance!

[@yaywoot123]

paul should stare less at the ipad, and realize he is allowing his client to jump AND land with a valgus collapse on both sides.. the number one cause of non-contact acl tears in athletes just another nba trainer training athletes to memorize patterns that lead to injury.. nba is LOADED with them

[@kingrobinho777]

Best player in the NBA 🤟👌

[@josephfraire4505]

Ian naI lol

[@landendrake1696]

I swear his stepbacks are so smooth.

[@JOHNNYOFFABEAN]

rizzo69ca having a bad day bro?

[@apaladinoflight305]

Really apreciate when Men's health brings trainers with real knowledge and zero bulls#!t, Who truly know what their athletes need to be on top of their game!!!

[@godofnothing428]

rizzo69ca maybe seek therapy

[@jakedevine6561]

Harden is up there with LeBron as far as staying healthy every year. Now I see why. He focuses on the details that help him stay in the court! Thanks to men’s health for such great content!!!

[@glitchgod3868]

Jake Devine Dude was literally overweight during the season last year or the year before. Not even close to Lebron

[@johnmichaelricasa2998]

Yah he learned to be more detailed. Now he has to be more Intelligent, like lebron

[@cdai216]

He is also so durable. Dude is has never been injured as a Rocket. That's 7 years of 25ppg+ and high usage.

[@greatest599]

Not really that impressive(yet still impressive) he plays a very low impact style of play

[@superBboy619]

greatest599 huh? He leads the league in FTA, you can say what ever you want about his baiting but you cant deny he is absorbing contacts in most of those plays.

[@devvv4616]

This is next level workout. No wonder Harden just drives through everyone in the nba.

[@epikstrafez9347]

rizzo69ca yikes somebody is in a bad mood

[@hissuwie]

rizzo69ca we ain't imagining it, we workin it out!

[@prod.barneycoleman2913]

Epik Strafez fr bro ahahaha,. This dude acting like a 2 yr old baby

[@Astro1563]

@@prod.barneycoleman2913 They deleted their comment haha. What did it say?

[@brandonparra9153]

This trainer is really active on IG and recently started a podcast, really good content from both PJF Performance

[@MrGoten830]

Brandon Parra what’s his ig

[@brandonparra9153]

Pjfperformance

[@2DN1]

Thanks

[@fernandosicos]

thx man. this guy is really insightful, I gonna check it out.

[@I_Ace]

Yeah dude is top tier

[@mexicanwootwoot]

Hope Harden has a healthy and successful year.

[@jakeherington7237]

So refreshing to see a trainer who knows what he’s doing

[@dimitriss3635]

Tried it today at the gym,even though I have good balance ,the workout was really challenging for my core ,and don't go heavy on the jumps ,looking back to it ,I should have used lighter wait and focus on quality more but overall great full body workout for athletes

[@thenotoriousmichaeljackson8938]

W

[@CloverPickingHarp]

This brotha knows his shit and presents it flawlessly.

[@fredrikstangberg5472]

By far the best professional basketball workout tutorial I have ever seen! Like to see more of this content! 👍

[@innocentazn]

fascinating to see how specialized this all gets

[@hanzelarturotinococenteno2321]

This is the best trainer. I learned very important things. I love Basketball.

[@espinozapy]

He could of just said the exercises but he proceeds to explain to the core what the exercise is about and why they do it. GREAT INFORMATION!

[@unbound2424]

definitely

[@tonythenonja]

He puts hard in James Harden

[@drew284]

sus

[@bry2344]

Pause

[@dylan7212]

PAUSE

[@tonythenonja]

@@dylan7212 play

[@Arashksanati2028]

Cuh wat😂

[@rjtkoh]

This guy has such a fascinating job. I really envy him. And also anyone who has the privilege of training with such an expert. Imagine having that kind of professional attention being poured into making you better day in day out

[@boseranger7049]

He literally put everything into getting there, his Story is really interesting.

[@codyaubin7237]

Bruh we need Russell Westbrook’s trainer on this

[@pedroSilesia]

This guy is switch on. I really like this guy and his methods, PRO in 1000%

[@packyzhou6121]

I have both his ball handling and vert program. This dude knows what he is talking about

[@madhav2990]

Man can you send them ? Please ?

[@LuckyLuca2]

Yeah where can I get em

[@db9478]

@@LuckyLuca2 if you go to his insta pjfperformance i think he linked it in his bio

[@lefterisnydras4860]

Being PT specialized in Sports performance and Rehab, i can confirm that this guy knows his job and what he is saying. Great imagination, great work, keep it up buddy. Glad i find something in the internet about performance based on actual science and not mambo jambo.

[@yaywoot123]

allowing a valgus collapse on all movements, is not knowing what you are doing.. you are both deficient.. just being honest.. titles and working with "xyz" athlete/celeb means jack.. all the good ones know this

[@lefterisnydras4860]

@@yaywoot123 i'm not going to play this game and argue with you. Just do a little bit more research about the valgus collapse and when in rehab or performance intentionally we use it.

[@yaywoot123]

@@lefterisnydras4860 no game here, just deficient knowledge .. external rotation needs to be trained 100% of the time on all forms of jumps, squats, hinges, landing, single leg, bridges, etc, etc allowing a collapse = bad trainer/pt.. whether the collapse is an inch, or 3 inches, the knee should be two inches minimum on the OTHER side of the center line w/ zero movement anywhere, but constant tension away from the collapse.. this is training 101

[@lefterisnydras4860]

@@yaywoot123 latest research and meta-studies have suggested that, amongst other factors, decreased range of motion (ROM) in ankle dorsiflexion, tight quadriceps and hip flexors, inadequate lower body strength, and poor landing mechanics may lead to an athlete developing patellar tendinopathy. A lack of ankle mobility is extremely common in basketball & volleyball players, so by simply increasing ROM, you can easily have a solution or prevent jumpers knee. Now Paul didn't allow valgus collapse in any exercise, the guy's technique who did the exercises was almost perfect. In the end Paul improves his mobility and flexibility with some simple moves. Not something extreme. I hope that answers your question you never made. Now i would recommend something in your fitness career, Study and when you don't study, apply and then study some more because every 2-3 years there are new discoveries in every field. I wish you the best.

[@Luca-yb4sh]

This was extremely fascinating.

[@johnsmith-gt3po]

Good for everybody that can do these moves.

[@cooperjames882]

Workout shows why he is one of the strongest players in the league

[@BR3ND4NK]

Fantastic insight on the type of training a basketball player would endure. Great video.

[@HumansOfVR]

*_Remember to warm up that nervous system!_*

[@kevinr9109]

Best workout explanation I've seen on MH

[@selmanfejzic5474]

I love Paul Fabritz (I am a Squid , if you know , you know)

[@NbafrankieJ]

squid nation

[@jaimemorales3566]

Big Squid checking in, Love this guy and his great work speaks for itself

[@justindg21]

Squid squad

[@mickmerzon_music]

@@justindg21 squuiiiid squaaad 🦑💯

[@klarenxeblood9615]

Who else notice James Harden gets hurt more often when he stopped training with PJF ?

[@joecarbone2909]

This is a great workout for James Harden, agreed. Nice job. But every athlete is different. You young guys need all this core work but need to add the progressive resistance strength training. Just like Paul said in the video. In 2003 I had Kobe lifting max efforts on game days and then going out and scoring 40 points. It was known as "The Streak", Feb 2003 with multiple games in a row of 40 points or more. Kobe's work in the weight room was insane.

[@messishaanika7698]

why did you stop training Kobe?

[@a6Nugen]

Awesome to see one of my favourite trainers Coach Paul Fabritz getting some recognition and finally got the "tick" too! #PJFPerformance

[@stevocanuck]

such valuable info. thanks guys! I could use a few of these for running ;)

[@coachlava8290]

I do it many times already. It feels great. Glutes activated and Quads + mobility specially in the lower extremities . Cardio. Upper body strength and balance. Definitely can level up your game

[@sirsoos3546]

This was insightful as wow, now I just need to purchase a good ol' fashion force-plate, maybe there's one at Goodwill.

[@ralphsampson9439]

Okay I’ll try dollar general

[@cristianrivadeneyra323]

Any type of knowledge is good to learn thanks mens health

[@Shedoy]

Wow i would sign up for these type of scientific workouts.

[@georgesanchez8051]

I've been critical of Harden forever, but honestly only because he competes against my favorite players. He's objectively such a fuckin beast tho. So unstoppable. Such a simple game but so polished and so meticulous. I really try to model my own game after his own as a fellow lefty.

[@unremarkable3913]

You should warm up before you work out and stretch when your done; however you should never do static stretching before working out. Stretching is good, it increases your range of motion over time. However if you stretch before a workout you lengthen your muscles and putting them in a position that you don't normally have them in, this increases risk of injury and decreases your ability to preform exercises correctly immediately after stretching which messes with your muscle memory.

[@MrTeacupcoffee]

is inverted row better than a pullup/chinup?

[@EA-ps4wc]

It targets more rhomboids, traps, and rear delts, while pull ups focus more on lats. You should be doing both tho

[@ericakitikpa5344]

Good job brother

[@MyJackel13]

This workout looks fun & intense

[@andydufresne9877]

Jokic doesn't care about all this crap😂

[@Bagchelor]

Chill..... 🤣

[@danielz8925]

In the playoffs Jokic cuts back to just one pack of cigs

[@thenotoriousmichaeljackson8938]

Daniel Z 💀💀💀

[@bartholomewlyons]

😄😄😄

[@gpr4eva]

Lol

[@calvinagran394]

yesssss my guy paul blowing up

[@wesleyguan6833]

landed soft is the key to reduce knee injury, lesson learned.

[@Tharper35]

What is your rationale that inverted rows are better to build biceps than bicep curls? Just want to understand!

[@th3albino492]

3:30 "Sit ASS low as you can" I heard what you did there...

[@lucazzzcoimbra]

Why is Wesley Matthews doing the Harden workout?

[@3sixD]

Exceptional 👌 thank you for this

[@de_matos41]

Harden has been competing for MVP for the last 5 years LOL

[@markinson561]

💯💯💯💯💯great info!

[@BuscandoTesoros23]

Great stuff!

[@thatboydre8649]

His trainer didn't even say he his competing for a ring he said a mvp

[@jakedevine6561]

thatboy dre probably because a ring requires far more than 1 superstar. All a player can do is be the best version of themselves and see where it takes them. As Kobe says “control what you can control”.

[@kennytheJETT]

It’s the mentality in Houston if you win 50 games and don’t do anything in the playoffs but your guy won the MVP everyone’s happy

[@tejpalyadav9430]

Good content

[@fangzhengguo8089]

This is great content, learnt a lot :)

[@LovePeace2025]

That's how you build a MVP. Sadly James got robbed again by a dunker.

[@sydguitar99]

I mean he right.

[@mtn7836]

Igor Pantelic he’s not wrong.

[@KaelenB]

@@sydguitar99 If you think Harden deserved MVP, that's fine, but to say he got robbed is just flat out wrong. Giannis and Harden were both so dominant last year that I wouldn't have had a problem if either of them won it.

[@igorpantelic634]

@@mtn7836 he's wrong. If they make a video about Giannis' workout, THEN you'l see the real MVP workout. Thankfully, Giannis didn't get robbed by a Volume shooter. Leads the league in turnovers and 3PA with .36% from 3. Sad

[@ryankasperbauer7228]

@@igorpantelic634 i mean Giannis was top 6 in turnovers and shoot below 30% from 3, and the 3 point attempts for Harden is more of indicative of the system he plays in and the current landscape of the nba. so...

[@calvinagran394]

I thought I invented the banded medball eurostep but I guess paul beat me to the punch

[@JohnHeroMX]

Damn! Amaizing 💪🏻

[@brutko3]

That "dynamic warmup" i do 20 years ago whit my soccer coach 😂😂 #LateLikePaycheck

[@nghaigonzalez]

This is gold

[@Mareks0505]

At 9:50, what did he mean by turn the front knee out? As I can see his knee is at the same place all the time.

[@bertozzz]

I think it's mainly a cue to help you keep your knee from turning in or collapsing which can cause some knee valgus problems.

[@Brian-oy6th]

this dude's a genius

[@theprogram49]

Great vid

[@The10darksider]

He does know his stuff

[@gpr4eva]

So this is how he got that quadruple stepback down just right 🤔

[@ignaciovasquez3638]

Awesome content ! Keep up the great work

[@hoopbeast7187]

Correction at 0:19 "He's also competing for a Championship"

[@a.sydney5036]

This trainer is cayooot!😭🔥

[@mickmerzon_music]

...is cayooot a good thing??

[@rickyeldiablo800]

@@mickmerzon_music I think he meant cute

[@danielprice846]

But where can i get those socks..??? Someone hit me with a link

[@ralphsampson9439]

Omg this is awesome

[@michaelkonstantinou858]

Harden needs to get this guy back in the off season fr

[@frans.7975]

Paul Fabritz is the fucking best in the business!

[@a5___br1sk3t5]

holy hell this was so educating

[@和尚の中学バスケ日記]

thax for nice movie🔥

[@ericakitikpa5344]

God bless you

[@danielcripps4218]

Did u also trained him on his ”travel” step back?

[@kovak3906]

Please do more videos on training like a athlete, if you can please do a soccer workout

[@yoursports6910]

Harden deserves MVP

[@sidmichael1158]

Please teach us how harden draw fouls.

[@tevinprejean3179]

James harden has one if not the best trainer in this sports industry no wonder he’s the best offensive player in the game

[@gabrieltrono9834]

Giannis Antetokounmpo next pls

[@QuicksandMindset]

SQUID! 🏀✊🏽

[@richardhuang4127]

where's the drawling foul workout tho?

[@ridlesambow3729]

issa secret drill, the blueprint only can be found on area 51..

[@w7n424]

This trainer has got a hell of a lot of work to do now 😂 Harden wanna win this championship he gotta lose a couple pounds...

[@akanusii]

I mean he still gettin 30+ and a triple double ion see a problem 🤷

[@meme4memes]

be honest what did y’all think abt when he said quad stretch with lean

[@chr0MPA7]

would you recommend practicing while barefoot?

[@lucaslehn2242]

chr0MPA7 no

[@mickmerzon_music]

Sry I’m a lil late, but check out one of Paul Fabritz’s (this trainer) latest vids on his yt, PJF PERFORMANCE. It addresses this

[@chr0MPA7]

@@mickmerzon_music just the right timing ;-) thanks bro!

[@mickmerzon_music]

@@chr0MPA7 yup! 😁

[@alfredsantino1408]

I’m not gonna be surprised if a lot of James hardens start comin around now 😂

[@benchavarria]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@jacobcampoy2450]

How much does it cost to train with you?

[@rickyeldiablo800]

Enough 😂😂

[@Truthisfree2U]

So this is the trainer that was allowing Harden to eat Hot dogs in between workouts 😂

[@JYP1M]

This WHY these guys get PAID those dollars. You normal Joe's couldn't stop eating bad foods if someone paid you to eat right and workout religiously.

[@stevenciervo7384]

JYP1M I can and do.... without the money. It’s not about the money, it’s about how great you wanna be. Everyday is a new grind, and whatever is done will add up to something else eventually

[@jasonglasgow6053]

@@stevenciervo7384 do you want a medal?

[@stevenciervo7384]

Richard Banger nah, I was just saying that what the original guy commented is incorrect. Anybody can try to be fit, but it’s about mentality and how much you actually want it.

[@draebo]

Balance comes from those big *** shoes

[@inakinogueira3812]

Can you make a IT workout?

[@pnhhung]

damn this is awesome

[@humble_killer-6938]

How much rest time for these

[@Ivan-ni5ph]

buddy was acting fruity with those hamstring stretches.

[@akolashwill7131]

Ivan K Dude’s whole movement ain’t right 😂🤦🏾‍♂️

[@Ivan-ni5ph]

Akol Ashwill bro thought he was thick or sumn

[@sydguitar99]

Harden is the toughest dude in the NBA

[@sbk6064]

Syed Hoque no

[@jameswinny5878]

The secret to his fitness is “traveling” more distance than anybody else

[@mickmerzon_music]

He definitely *takes the steps* to attain greatness

[@ShareefusMaximus]

How many of y'all Harden haters are still here trying to learn his secrets?

[@tintman831]

All that working out and Harden still got a "dad bod"

[@tsalisabidanurdin4548]

All about science, man

[@RaizairMC]

crazy workout but why does he still have a dad bod!?

[@Andrewdatboss]

Sinbad I’m assuming he likes being that weight Bc that’s where he feels strong and can play well

[@rickyeldiablo800]

The trainer or player? Cos Paul has a 47” vertical

[@Johndoe628]

Old man Rippetoe would be disappointed!