Stephen Curry High Exertion Shooting

This 45 minute plan follows the Stephen Curry shooting workout approach, combining full court sprints with perimeter shots taken while fatigued.

6 time blocks, 45 minutes in total.

Time blocks

Dynamic Warmup and Range Primer: 5 min
Dynamic strides, hip openers, and short range form shots near rim
Full Court Sprint Transition Threes: 10 min
Sprint full court after each shot, catching and firing in transition
Five Spot High Exertion Arc Circuit: 10 min
Sprint between five spots around the arc for timed catch and shoots
Fatigue Free Throw Pressure Test: 5 min
Shoot pairs of free throws while heart rate stays elevated
Game Speed Off the Dribble Pull Ups: 10 min
Practice step-backs, pull-ups, and side-steps at full game speed
Active Cool Down and Heart Rate Reset: 5 min
Light walking and static stretches to lower heart rate

About this routine

In the off-season, Stephen Curry shooting workout sessions push his cardiovascular system to extreme limits while maintaining elite shooting accuracy. Designed alongside trainer Brandon Payne at Accelerate Basketball, these sessions force Curry to make game shots while gasping for air.

The circuit links full court sprinting directly to perimeter shooting drills. Instead of resting between reps, Curry moves constantly between five spots around the three point arc. The goal is to train the nervous system and mechanics to execute identical form regardless of cardiovascular fatigue.

By inserting free throw pressure tests and off the dribble pulls directly after sprint intervals, the session replicates fourth quarter playoff conditions. Athletes looking for a timed morning routine to structure intense basketball conditioning can adapt these drills on any full court.

Why this routine works

Builds cardiovascular endurance while preserving shooting mechanics
Simulates late-game physical strain and decision making under fatigue
Improves quick-release mechanics and footwork off the dribble

FAQ

What is Stephen Curry's high exertion shooting workout?

It is an off-season conditioning circuit created with trainer Brandon Payne that combines full court sprints with high volume three point shooting while heavily fatigued.

How long does Stephen Curry's shooting workout take?

The high exertion circuit takes 45 minutes to complete when performed at game speed.

Why does Stephen Curry shoot while fatigued?

Shooting under heavy cardiovascular strain trains the nervous system to maintain mechanics during late game pressure.

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