Ben Bruno: Offseason Training for NBA Players, Programming for Tall Athletes, His Stance on Olympic Lifting with NBA Athletes, and Developing a Training Philosophy
When Ben Bruno was struggling to recover from back surgery, he worried that he might never be pain free again. A doctor’s back pain boot camp not only put him on the fast track to a full recovery, but also demonstrated the power of lifting weights and showed the importance of a winning mindset. Determined to learn everything he could about training, Ben went into a self-described “meathead” phase and applied for an internship with legendary coaches Mike Boyle and Steve Bunker.
Ben was surprised when his overdue application got accepted, and soon he was training everyone from high level athletes to general population adults and kids’ sports teams. After several years of learning the ropes, Ben struck out on his own and moved to LA. There he began training NBA and college basketball players, and developed a principles-driven coaching approach that applied just as effectively with entertainment A-listers and anyone wanting to become stronger and more resilient.
In this episode, Ben shares:
Find out more about Ben’s training services on his website and via his Instagram feed.
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