Should Pitchers Bench Press?
When training any client for anything, it is important to consider safety, effectiveness, and carryover to sport. It is important to understand the functional demands of the sport and how the exercises chosen will help the client reach their goals. Traditionally, the...
The Squat Hierarchy
Do you back squat? Better question… Should you be using a back squat in your training program? The back squat, like the bench press and deadlift, is a heavily debated exercise. Is it necessary for training? Or does it pose too great of a risk for injury? Now, if...
3 Bench Press Alternatives
Do you bench press? Better question – should you be using the bench press in your training? The bench press is one of the most heavily debated exercises. In athletics, the question becomes should overhead athletes who throw, spike or shoot use this as a...
12 Ways to Move More
Have you ever told yourself you don’t have time to workout? Sure you have! How do I know? Because I have done it! I OWN a gym – how is it possible to validate that I don’t have time to workout?? I do understand where that can be a VERY strong voice in your head...
Why You Should Warm Up to Throw
Warm up to throw, don’t throw to warm up. This is something I am very passionate about, so bear with me as I talk your ear (eyes?) off. We still see too many athletes start their throwing warmup, whether that is before pitching or game/practice, with a ball in their...Recent Posts
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