Running and lifting for basketball

[boes]

Hi. My name is Matt, I am 6'3", 160lbs. I am a sophomore in high school. I decided that I need to start getting in shape for basketball this year, so I am going in to school an hour early in the mornings and lifting weights with the varsity basketball coach. He thinks I should be coming in and lifting every morning, Monday-Friday. Also, I am currently running on the cross country team at my high school. Couple of questions: should I be lifting every morning? If so, how do I set up that program? I have eight weeks before basketball starts. Will I be able to make significant weight gains before season if I am running 3-6 miles every day?

[Gartrell]

Just make sure that you never hit the same muscle group two days in a row...

Also, to make any gains with that much exercise, you'll have to powereat.. Look to the nutrition forum for specifics on how much and of what stuff

And obviously you'll probably want to incorporate some plyos and speed movements into your routine to increase your verticle...

[boes]

Ok, I tried to put together a four day all body work out on my own. Tell me what you guys think.

Monday - Back
Lat Pulldowns
Good Mornings
BB Shrugs
BB Rows
Deadlifts
Upright Rows

Tuesday - Chest
Bench Press
Incline Bench
Decline Bench
Dips
Incline DB Press
Decline DB Press

Thursday – Biceps/Legs
Squats
BB Curls
Straight Dead
Alternating DB Curls
Leg Press
Hammer Curls
LP Calf Raises

Friday – Triceps/Shoulders
Close Grip Bench
DB Military
Press Downs
Lateral Raises
Skull Crushers
Rear Delt Raises
DB Kickbacks