Strength in Numbers #17
I have been observing arm care programs for quite some time and have not seen a comprehensive approach to conditioning the throwing arm for high-intensity stress. …
Strength in Numbers #16
A few days ago, I had the chance to be on a zoom meeting with some extraordinary gentlemen in the world of baseball performance.
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Strength in Numbers #15
A few weeks ago, Kyle Matsel, a physical therapist and leading researcher into arm care training trends, came on our podcast to discuss his research and…
Strength in Numbers #14
Weighted ball training was heavily researched in the 1990s and early 2000s by Coop DeRenne, a professor at the University of Hawaii at Manoa.
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Strength in Numbers #13
Baseball players need strong glutes to throw hard and avoid injury while pitching, but it’s not just the backside that needs beefing up. The hip adductors…
Strength in Numbers #12
As we've discussed before, good hip-shoulder separation is a crucial component for better pitching , but there's more to it than just increasing the stretch. In…
Strength in Numbers #11
Think of your body's muscles and connective tissues as a series of elastic bands, and when stretched, they pull back with greater force and increased power.…
Strength in Numbers #10
Understanding the kinetic sequence is massively important to players and coaches as it's the cornerstone for effective pitching. To learn more about the kinematic sequence, start by…
Strength in Numbers #9
If your arm care training is only done with your hands in the air using cuff weights, bands, and dumbbells, you may be leaving important strength…
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…
