Norman Powell’s In-Season Workout Routine
Norman Powell’s In-Season Workout
Norman Powell is one of the NBA’s beasts when it comes to his workouts. From stretching and mobility, to strength and conditioning, through to recovery, the LA Clipper star covers every detail with his famously respected level of commitment. In a recent chat with M&F, Powell explained some of the blocks of training that he likes to complete to keep his body in check. And, after catching up with him during this 2024-2025 season, the baller has now explained some of the moves that keep him on form during the on-season.
Norman Powell’s Workout Breakdown
First of all, if you want to workout like Powell, you’ll need the proper playlist. The LA Clippers star tells us that he has a lot of “Drake, Lil Wayne, Meek Mill, and Lil Baby,” in his ear pods. Now that the tunes are on track, be sure to stretch before you get to work. For recovery you can take a hot sauna or even a cold plunge, or in Powell’s case both so that you get the benefits of increased circulation and reduced inflammation in your downtime.
The Workout
Performing the following exercises for 3 sets of 8-12 reps:
- Bulgarian Split Squats
- Single Arm Shoulder Press
- Single Arm Dumbbell Bench Press
- Medicine ball ab crunches
- Glute Bridges
- Sprint / Acceleration Work
Functional Training
The emphasis is very much placed on functional training during the season. “You don’t want to fatigue your body before the games,” he explains. “So, a lot of it’s like maintaining, toning-up and stuff like that, not really heavy lifting.”
Acceleration Work
Powell explains that he has access to a 1080 Sprint 2 machine that provides resistance not just for acceleration, but for deceleration too. This is one of the ways the athlete trains himself in order that he doesn’t collide with some of those colossal opponents. If you don’t have access to one of these machines, you can improve your acceleration by executing sprints on an inclined treadmill. For deceleration, you can practice running and making sudden stops, or jumping off a box and landing in a controlled, manner.
Conclusion
Try this workout for yourself, and you’ll certainly understand the grind. Follow Norman Powell on Instagram!
FAQs
Q: What is Norman Powell’s workout playlist?
A: Powell’s workout playlist includes “Drake, Lil Wayne, Meek Mill, and Lil Baby.”
Q: What is the focus of Powell’s in-season workout?
A: The focus is on functional training, maintaining strength and toning up, rather than heavy lifting.
Q: How does Powell train for acceleration and deceleration?
A: Powell uses a 1080 Sprint 2 machine, which provides resistance for both acceleration and deceleration. If you don’t have access to this machine, you can improve your acceleration by executing sprints on an inclined treadmill, and deceleration by practicing running and making sudden stops, or jumping off a box and landing in a controlled manner.