Improving your speed and conditioning in baseball is oftentimes a game changer. Stealing bases, getting that double or triple, and being in better shape than the other team is sometimes the difference between a win or a loss. I am a big believer in sport-specific conditioning. During a game, in most plays in Baseball, it…
Baseball is a very unique sport to train for. Flexibility, mobility, strength, endurance, and power are all needed. Developing power in specific planes of motion is critical. We know that training power in the transverse and sagittal planes will be advantageous for baseball players. In my opinion, med ball work is the most specific implement…
The culture of baseball and weight lifting has drastically changed over the past few decades. Lifting weights to enhance baseball performance has been generally accepted by most to be a good idea. But what about in-season? Should baseball players be lifting weights in-season as well as in the off-season? YES! Lifting in-season will help maintain…
Pitchers have a unique set of needs to improve performance on the mound. Flexibility, mobility, strength, endurance, and power are all needed. Developing power in specific planes of motion is critical. We know that training power in the transverse and sagittal planes will be advantageous for pitchers. In my opinion, med ball work is the…
The Split Jerk is an Olympic lifting movement. Olympic lifting athletes compete in the Clean and Jerk in their competitions, but the movement also has enormous benefits for athletes (and really anyone who is wanting to become more powerful and explosive). One of the big benefits of the jerk is the utilization of the legs…
The Power Jerk is an Olympic lifting movement. Olympic lifting athletes compete in the Clean and Jerk in their competitions, but the movement also has enormous benefits for athletes (and really anyone who is wanting to become more powerful and explosive). One of the big benefits of the jerk is the utilization of the legs…
The off-season is a great time for pitchers to gain size, strength, and power. The combination of intentionally focused work on the mound, intelligent training in the weight room, and recovering properly will benefit the pitcher by enhancing their performance. Selecting the correct weight room exercises is critical to help improve strength and power that…
High school baseball players are often misinformed when it comes to whether they should lift weights or not. I’ve heard some coaches in the past say things like “lifting will make your arm tight” and “lifting will mess with your natural arm slot”. I am here today to dispel these falsehoods. High School Baseball Players…
Lower half strength and power help baseball players run faster, hit farther, throw harder, and stay resilient to injury. One of the most efficient ways to gain lower body strength is squatting. Squatting has been used for over a century to gain strength and power for sport. In this article, I am going to go…
The sledgehammer is an awesome and unique tool for athletes to use in the gym to improve upper body strength, power, and even conditioning! This exercise is a great full-body, rotational power-based movement with the added benefit of shoulder stability and mobility. This is a great option to use as a finisher at the end…