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NO BULL BULLPENS:  How To MANAGE YOUR HIGHEST INTENSITY TRAINING

Strength in Numbers #189 Managing bullpen sessions effectively is crucial for baseball pitchers to maintain peak performance and minimize injury risk. Proper scheduling, pitch counts, and recovery protocols are essential components of a well-structured bullpen regimen. For the athletes seeking my help with SLAP tears and ulnar collateral ligament injuries, I cannot tell you how…
February 22, 2025Share Post

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Primitive Positions for Maximal Power

Strength in Numbers #188 In athletic training, particularly for throwing athletes, incorporating exercises such as quadruped, bird dog, low plank, and high plank positions has garnered attention for their multifaceted benefits on core function.  These exercises enhance upper body strength and stability and play a pivotal role in activating key muscles, optimizing neuromuscular coordination, and…
February 15, 2025Share Post

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Want a Healthier Throwing Arm? Start Training the Glove Side!

Strength in Numbers #187 A well-balanced body is crucial in baseball for optimizing performance and preventing injuries. While most training programs focus heavily on the dominant throwing arm, research shows that training the non-dominant (glove-side) arm can significantly enhance throwing power and durability. This is due to a phenomenon called cross-education, where strength gains in…
February 9, 2025Share Post

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Podcast

How High School Coaches Can Optimize Pitching with ArmCare

Watch Listen Show Notes In this episode of More Than Velocity, we sit down with veteran high school baseball coach Ryan Strickland to discuss how he’s transformed his program using ArmCare. With nearly two decades of coaching experience in South Georgia, Ryan shares how he manages two-way players, optimizes pitching rotations, and keeps his athletes…
February 5, 2025Share Post

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The Impacts of Gaming on Throwing Arm Health, Recovery, & Performance

Strength in Numbers #186 In today’s digital age, video games have become a favorite pastime for athletes, including baseball players who play into the wee hours of the morning, on off days, and in the clubhouse.  Although fun, video games present risks when habitual and excessive. If you are an athlete who goes to video…
January 31, 2025Share Post

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Articles

Inside the ArmCare App: Your Step-by-Step Training Process

The ArmCare App is designed to take the guesswork out of your training, giving you real-time feedback and personalized programming to build strength, improve recovery, and prevent injuries. Unfortunately, many players are missing out on some of the ArmCare App’s key features by not completing every step. If you’re new to the app or just…
January 29, 2025Share Post

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Grip Strength, Blood Flow, and Shoulder Stability: Keys to Winning Against Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Strength in Numbers #185 Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) is a complex condition that has become increasingly recognized as a significant issue among baseball pitchers.  This syndrome involves compression of the neurovascular structures—nerves, arteries, and veins—passing through the thoracic outlet, a narrow passageway between the collarbone and first rib.  The unique demands of throwing at high…
January 24, 2025Share Post

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Blending PT & Performance: How Alex Beebe Elevates Baseball Rehab with ArmCare

Watch Listen Show Notes In this episode of More Than Velocity, we’re joined by Alex Beebe, a physical therapist and owner of Diamond Performance and Rehab.  Alex shares his journey from working in traditional insurance-based PT to creating his own facility to focus on holistic, data-driven rehab and performance programs for baseball players. Discover how…
January 22, 2025Share Post

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The Difference Between Motor Patterns vs. Motor Preferences and Why It Matters for Your Coaching.

Strength in Numbers #184 The way athletes move—whether swinging a bat, throwing a ball, or sprinting—can feel as natural as breathing. However, behind these movements lies a fascinating interplay of motor preferences and motor patterns.  In this edition, we delve into motor preferences in sports, focusing on throwing mechanics. Why do some pitchers gravitate toward…
January 18, 2025Share Post

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The Origin, Benefits, and Applications of The Romanian Deadlift for Baseball and Sprinting

Strength in Numbers #183 The Romanian Deadlift (RDL) is a staple in strength and conditioning programs. It is widely regarded for its ability to develop posterior chain strength and flexibility.  This exercise has become popular due to its versatility, injury prevention benefits, and functional carryover to athletic performance, particularly for baseball pitchers and sprinters.   In…
January 11, 2025Share Post

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