Pitching Decelerator Exercises
A lot of pitchers prioritize rotator cuff strength to help prevent injury and improve performance on the mound. Probably the most common program for this goal is ASMI's Thrower's Ten. Thrower's...
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Optimal Shoulder Performance
Two days ago, I ordered my copy of Optimal Shoulder Performance by Eric Cressey and Mike Reinold. I'm very excited to review the product and implement the training protocols with...
Link/Video: Mariners Strength Program
The Seattle Mariners have switched from a generic strength and conditioning program to a "high-tech" advanced program by Dr. Marcus Elliot. Many articles on the switch have talked about the...
Link: College Pitching Injuries
Kevin Agee of The Standard at Missouri State University asks the question: "How would you handle the responsibility of owning what could be a multimillion-dollar investment in the future?" Kevin...
In-Season Training: A Difficult Task
Strength and conditioning is tough enough in the offseason, but once you have to focus on practices, bullpens, batting cage time, skill development, and playing games, training for strength and...
Mechanics: The Effects of Loading Rate
Just wanted to drop a short post in about loading rate as it relates to the humerus and possibly the connective tissue in the pitching arm during the throwing motion....