Lower Body

Hip Abduction Strength Contributes to Dynamic Control of the Trunk and Legs

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Hip Abduction Strength Contributes to Dynamic Control of the Trunk and Legs Simple single-leg step-down test (SLSD test) can help assess hip abduction strength, enhance performance and reduce the risk of injury A recent study by medical personnel at USC and California Angles of 180 minor league baseball players indicated that a simple screening test …

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Lower extremity power, spin rate and velocity in pro pitchers

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Wong, R, et. al. Relationship between lower body extremity power and fastball spin rate and ball velocity in professional baseball pitchers. J Strength Cond Res. 37(4):823-828, April 2023. Lower extremity power has been hypothesized to increase ball spin and velocity during pitching in baseball. Purpose: The purpose of this study was two-fold: To determine the relationship …

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MD Ball Side-to-Side Drill – VIDEO

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Lower extremity power, spin rate, and velocity in pro pitchers

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RESEARCH Wong, R, et. al. Relationship between lower body extremity power and fastball spin rate and ball velocity in professional baseball pitchers. J Strength Cond Res. 37(4):823-828, April 2023. Lower extremity power has been hypothesized to increase ball spin and velocity during pitching in baseball. Purpose: The purpose of this study was two-fold: To determine the …

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Upper Body MD Ball Plyometric Progressions for Baseball/Softball

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Upper Body MD Ball Plyometric Progressions for Baseball/Softball By Gene Coleman, Augustine “Augie” Agyei and Al Sandoval A previous article provided the rational, guidelines and lower body plyometric exercises for baseball and softball. (http://baseballstrength.org/plyometrics-for-baseball-by-nate-tamargo/). This post will provide upper body plyometric exercise progressions using a medicine ball from four different positions (tall-kneeling, half-kneeling, lunge and …

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Reverse Lunge Progressions and Regressions for Strength, Speed & Power

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Reverse Lunge Progressions and Regressions for Strength, Speed and Power By Hasani Torres and Gene Coleman nerally normal. Maintain a three-point contact with your lead foot in relation to the floor. This is important as it allows the athlete to establish what is called tripod foot. Finally, create external rotation torque at the lead hip …

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Goblet Reverse Lunge with Slider

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Goblet Reverse Lunge with Slider By Brian Jordan, RSCC*D The goblet reverse lunge using a slider, is an effective posterior-chain exercise for developing lower body strength. Placing a slider or Val slide under one foot and holding a DB or Kettlebell at chest level, creates instability and applies an external load which, in-turn, increases single-leg …

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Hip Abduction Strength Contributes to Dynamic Control of the Trunk and Legs

Lower extremity power, spin rate and velocity in pro pitchers

MD Ball Side-to-Side Drill – VIDEO

Lower extremity power, spin rate, and velocity in pro pitchers

Upper Body MD Ball Plyometric Progressions for Baseball/Softball

Reverse Lunge Progressions and Regressions for Strength, Speed & Power

Goblet Reverse Lunge with Slider

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