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Power Requires Specificity

Power Requires Specificity

 In our last blog on sports performance, we talked about the essentials of power development. You can find that link here Today, we’re going to go a little bit more in depth with how we get that power to transfer the best. SAID Principle The SAID principle is going to...
Essentials of Power Development

Essentials of Power Development

It’s a very timely topic today on power development and power output because we’re heading into a season for most athletes that work with us. Specifically, we have many softball, baseball and track athletes who rely heavily on power output and speed to be successful....

I recently made a video that had a lot of good questions asked, and it was based on the long-term adaptations that happen from throwing as you grow up and essentially the adaptations that we find overtime is that the shoulder on the throwing side is commonly down or...
Should Pitchers Bench Press?

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

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

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...