Weightlifting before basketball practice does not affect shooting accuracy

Researchers conducted a study in which experienced basketball players performed upper or lower body resistance training prior to performing shooting drills. The study found lifting before practice only affected some types of shots after upper body training, and even then, the discrepancies disappeared 30 minutes after the exercises were done. The results show lifting before practice doesn't hinder performance, as is often speculated, and can help coaches, trainers and players maximize their time and performance, researchers argue.