Explore the different types of workout equipment in NBA 2K26 and the control inputs to play these mini-games.

The Gatorade Training Facility in NBA 2K26 is a perfect way to unlock the type of build you want for your MyPlayer. This mode, available inside The City, consists of different mini-games in the form of workout machines. Each game has a different set of controls to complete the training, keeping the games fresh and fun.
They also hold their own sets of stipulations in order to obtain the maximum number of stars. In this article, we will explore the different types of workouts in NBA 2K26 and the control inputs for each.
Gatorade Training Facility Overview in NBA 2K26

There are four weekly workouts that you can engage in. After the week ends, the workouts available will shuffle, leaving you with four new exercises. The faster or more efficiently you complete the workouts, the more stars you will collect. To learn more about the Gatorade Training Facility, you can refer to the link below.
Read: NBA 2K26: Gatorade Training Facility Guide
Let us now look at all the different workouts and their control inputs.
Control Inputs for Workout Equipment in NBA 2K26

Workout | PlayStation Control Input | Xbox Control Input | Time limit | Star Requirements |
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Agility Hurdles | Push LS and RS in the direction as shown on the screen. If done correctly, you will pass one hurdle. | Push LS and RS in the direction as shown on the screen. If done correctly, you will pass one hurdle. | Minimum – 9 Seconds and under Maximum – No limit | 17-13 Seconds: 1 Star 13-11 Seconds: 2 Stars 11-9 Seconds: 3 Stars Under 9 Seconds: 4 Stars |
Agility Ladder | Press the button prompt as shown on screen. The faster you do it, the faster the player will cross the ladder. | Press the button prompt as shown on the screen. The faster you do it, the faster the player will cross the ladder. | Minimum – 13 Seconds and under Maximum – No limit | 24-20 Seconds: 1 Star 19-16 Seconds: 2 Stars 15-14 Seconds: 3 Stars Under 13 Seconds: 4 Stars |
Bench Press | Move LS and RS down to balance the ball on the bar. Push LS and RS up to finish a rep. | Move LS and RS down to balance the ball on the bar. Push LS and RS up to finish a rep. | 45 Seconds | 3 Reps: 1 Star 5 Reps: 2 Stars 8 Reps: 3 Stars 12 Reps: 4 Stars |
Box Jump | Hold LS down to begin the jump. Flick LS up to jump when the player’s knees are fully bent. | Hold LS down to begin the jump. Flick LS up to jump when the player’s knees are fully bent. | 45 Seconds | 2 Reps: 1 Star 6 Reps: 2 Stars 8 Reps: 3 Stars 11 Reps: 4 Stars |
Exercise Bike | Move LS and RS alternately to pedal. | Move LS and RS alternately to pedal. | No limit. The pattern changes every 10 seconds. | 150 points: 1 Star 250 points: 2 Stars 325 points: 3 Stars 375 points: 4 Stars |
Pull-Ups | Push down LS and RS to begin the motion. Then push the LS and RS up to begin a rep. Release both the sticks when you touch the green zone to finish a rep. | Push down LS and RS to begin the motion. Then push the LS and RS up to begin a rep. Release both the sticks when you touch the green zone to finish a rep. | No Limit | 3 Reps: 1 Star 6 Reps: 2 Stars 9 Reps: 3 Stars 16 Reps: 4 Stars |
Punching Bag | Move LS and try to hover it over the circle. Press the button shown on screen to throw a punch. | Move LS and try to hover it over the circle. Press the button shown on screen to throw a punch. | No Limit | 11 Reps: 1 Star 15 Reps: 2 Stars 19 Reps: 3 Stars 25 Reps: 4 Stars |
Sprints | Press L2 and R2 alternately as quickly as you can. | Press LT and RT alternately as quickly as you can. | Minimum – 19 Seconds and under Maximum – No limit | 30-24 Seconds: 1 Star 24-21 Seconds: 2 Stars 21-19 Seconds: 3 Stars Under 19 Seconds: 4 Stars |
Squats | Tap X as fast as you can. Once you reach the benchmark, press the button prompt to finish the rep. | Tap A as fast as you can. Once you reach the benchmark, press the button prompt to finish the rep. | 45 Seconds | 3 Reps: 1 Star 5 Reps: 2 Stars 11 Reps: 3 Stars 14 Reps: 4 Stars |
Treadmill | Press L2 and R2 alternatively in a steady pattern. | Press LT and RT alternatively in a steady pattern. | 45 Seconds | 50 Meters: 1 Star 70 Meters: 2 Stars 105 Meters: 3 Stars 120 Meters: 4 Stars |
Yoga Ball | Use LS and RS to maintain the icons within the bounds of the circle. The longer you do it, the more points you will accumulate. | Use LS and RS to maintain the icons within the bounds of the circle. The longer you do it, the more points you will accumulate. | No Limit | 100 points: 1 Star 200 points: 2 Stars 300 points: 3 Stars 375 points: 4 Stars |
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