Deadlifts for the Youth Pitcher to Increase Velocity
Although the deadlift is a great power lift and works your lower body well, when it comes to pitching the strength doesn’t always transfer. Deadlifts are good for improving the posterior chain, stabilizing the hips, and front foot strike, so it will support the glutes, hamstring, and front foot strike which will decelerate the trunk,…
Study: High Level Pitching Based on Strength and Muscle Mass
Did you know a study shows that there is no difference between the pitching mechanics of a good little league pitcher to a professional pitcher? This makes perfect sense. All you have to do is look at the pitching mechanics of Tim Lincecum from little league to the major leagues in the video analysis I…
Studies Prove Olympic Lifting Protects Pitchers Elbows
Olympic Lifting blows out elbows! This is what most conventional pitching coaches believe about pitchers and olympic lifting. The problem is there is no science to support this claim. The science actually shows Olympic Lifting to protect the elbow by strengthening it. Most information about weight training and pitching is misleading or completely false. It…
Olympic Lifting Safe & Greater Performance Benefit for Children
One of the biggest myths in this country, when it comes to development at the youth level for sports, is that weightlifting is bad for children. Many believe Olympic Lifting or strength training in general causes injury or stunts growth but there is no evidence or science to support any of these claims. The USA…
