Strength in Numbers #8
A recent article shares some staggering results about the state of arm care for pitchers. A group of 242 professional baseball players tested internal and external rotation strength…
As athletes throw harder, there needs to be a better understanding of the progression and proper recovery in their schedule. In this episode, Ryan and Jordan cover the Pitch…
Strength In Numbers #7
Have you ever described a pitcher's delivery as stressful, violent, choppy, and think they must be at a greater risk of injury? Or, like many coaches…
Ryan Crotin and Jordan Oseguera explain why lower body strength training is crucial to performing on the mound. From fixing the kinetic chain to handling peak torque, a strong lower…
Lead Leg Blocking is Essential to Throwing Hard
Lead leg blocking refers to the stride leg directing force into the ground to decelerate the body's forward momentum headed toward the plate. It is essential that the lead leg block transfers as much linear energy as possible into rotation.
Strength in Numbers #6
What does "lead leg block" mean? A great conversation with a prominent cricket performance coach inspired this week's ArmCareIQ session, as lead leg blocking mechanics are…
Baseball velocity programs are massively popular right now, and in More Than Velocity Episode 4, the Arm Care team answers some of the essential questions about velocity training.
You'll hear a lot from us about how strength measurements are key in picking up on fatigue which leads to reduced performance and injuries in baseball players , but…
Strength in Numbers #5
We have put out a lot of material on the dangers of fatigue and how it relates to reduced performance and health in baseball pitchers. But one we haven't…
