Alvin Kamara, Mark Ingram still working out together

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Did you follow that?! @alvinkamara and @markingram21 making this insane 4 layer cognitive dynamic reaction drill look easy! 🤯 Definitely the most impressive drill of the off season IMO! Ok so let’s break it down… . 1️⃣ They land from the step off of the box, decelerate their body weight and immediately react to the first color cue: 🔴 = cut right 🔵 = cut left 🟢 = go straight over the hurdle . 2️⃣ A the second set of hurdles they will jump cut to either the left or the right based on which hand I bounce the ball with (I have one in each hand) . 3️⃣ Then the color of the ball off of the bounce will determine which hand they catch it with 🔴 = right hand 🔵 = left hand 🟢 = both hands . 4️⃣ Lastly, they will react to the color of the ball once they catch it 🔴 = cut right 🔵 = cut left 🟢 = continue straight . This drill is designed to simulate game play with the reactive cutting, multi directional movements and split second cognitive decisions. . Can you see how this could be beneficial? What are your thoughts? Let me know below! . @athletixrehab #getbackinthegame #stayinthegame @nfl @ravens @saints

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They may not play on the same team anymore, but Alvin Kamara and Mark Ingram are still as close as they’ve ever been. The two former teammates reunited for a workout at Athletix Rehab in Miami, where Kamara trains in the offseason under the supervision of Dr. Sharif Tabbah.

Tabbah’s creative exercises for Kamara have gone viral before, so it was probably only a matter of time before Ingram joined him to see what the fuss was about. Ingram had a solid first year with the Baltimore Ravens after eight seasons with the New Orleans Saints, running 202 times to gain 1,108 yards and score 10 touchdown carries. He also caught 26 passes for another 247 yards and five more scores. But it’s clear he’s still looking for ways to improve into his 30’s.

In this drill, Tabbah tasked Ingram and Kamara with either sprinting, hurdling, or cutting directions in response to a ball flashing alternate colors — and they had to start while jumping down from an exercise box and pivoting based on the different commands. It’s a lot to process even watching from home, much less trying out yourself.

Tabbah explained the goals of this particular exercise: “This drill is designed to simulate game play with the reactive cutting, multi directional movements and split second cognitive decisions.”

We’ll see if it pays off. Kamara has become one of the NFL’s best running backs while honing his athleticism under Tabbah’s guidance, and it’s great to see he and Ingram have maintained their close friendship. Maybe someday they can reunite in New Orleans so Ingram can pick up the last 90 yards remaining between him and the franchise rushing title.

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