Charlie Cates

Charlie Cates is the leading consultant to high-level professional, college, & high school basketball players in the Chicagoland area for injury prevention, recovery, & muscle performance. As a certified Muscle Activation Techniques® MATRx practitioner & former college basketball player, he uses his personal experience & understanding of the game & player demands to create customized exercise options for his clients to recover faster & perform their best. He is certified in the highest levels of MAT®, including MATRx, MATRx Stim, and MAT® Athlete. Follow him on Instagram @CharlieCates!
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Three Easy Ways To Know If You Need Muscle Activation Techniques®

You may have heard of Muscle Activation Techniques®, also known as MAT®, but how do you know if it is… Read More

December 20, 2024
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Top Strength Training Mistakes Basketball Players Make – Part 4

Basketball players, Your strength training should be a top priority for both injury prevention and maximizing performance. However, how many… Read More

October 11, 2024
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Tight Calves When You Run?

Running used to be one of the most uncomfortable things for me to do. My feet would hurt. My hips… Read More

October 7, 2024
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Top Strength Training Tips Basketball Players Make – Part 3

Basketball players, Your strength training should be a top priority for both injury prevention and maximizing performance. However, how many… Read More

September 9, 2024
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Top Strength Training Mistakes Basketball Players Make – Part 2

  Basketball players, Your strength training should be a top priority for both injury prevention and maximizing performance. However, how… Read More

August 29, 2024
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Top Strength Training Mistakes Basketball Players Make – Part 1

Let’s get this straight from the get go… Your strength training work should be directly enhancing your ability to perform,… Read More

August 5, 2024
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How to Strengthen Weak Ankles – Muscle Activation Techniques®

Do you have weak ankles? Do your ankles give out or roll often? Have you sprained one or both of… Read More

August 3, 2024
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Basketball Players – The Big 4 For Your Body

In my experience, the four biggest areas of concern for a basketball player’s body are: 1. The feet and ankles… Read More

July 22, 2024
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IT Band Pain? A Simple Yet Often Overlooked Solution…

IT band pain and tightness are extremely common symptoms among those who are active as well as those who are… Read More

July 19, 2024
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Improving Muscle Function Is The Most Important Aspect Of Basketball Training

Basketball Players – I have written a lot about the importance of muscle function for strength. Without question, when your… Read More

July 4, 2024