by Kendra Marschall, on Aug 12, 2025 10:30:00 AM
Your core is the powerhouse for nearly every movement. It ensures balance and stability during quick changes, fuels power and explosiveness for jumping and shooting, and more. It also helps prevent injuries by stabilizing the spine to help you perform all basketball skills more effectively. So all the more reason to add Michigan Guard Olivia Olson's 5-minute core workout to your routine!
5-Minute Basketball Core Workout:
- Twists with basketball (30 seconds)
- Ball pass throughs (30 seconds)
- Toe touches with basketball (30 seconds)
- Side plank (30 seconds each side)
- Crunches with basketball (30 seconds)
- Push ups with basketball (30 seconds)
- Sit ups with ball toss (30 seconds)
- Plank (1 minute)
Access Olivia's Full Workout Routine
Download our exclusive D1 Workout Guide with Olivia Olson to improve your skills, build elite habits, and take your game to the next level.
