Power cleans Squats Bench presses Military presses Dead lifts Barbell rows basketball Basketball players should also train at least 3 times a week, even during the off-season. The stronger the player, the more aggressively he will play. He'll tend to attack the basket more on offense, rebound more both on offense and defense, and play some tougher defense. All weight training movements should be carried out in an explosive manner. Leg extensions Calf raises You should also pair up some strength exercises with various plyo exercises to increase power in your step and jump.
Hockey requires speed as well as upper and lower body strength.
Hockey players should definitely include all the power lifts I listed above as a complement to what is listed hereinafter. Make sure you warm-up and stretch before each workout session, and also carry out plenty of aerobic conditioning. Puck handling exercises. Core muscle development for both the upper and lower body. Explosive muscle development with sprints and various plyo exercises.