Learn to Breathe
Posted on July 19, 2007 - Filed Under General, Fitness, Hitting, Pitching | Leave a Comment
Learn to breathe? Who needs to “learn” how to breathe? Didn’t we figure that out about three seconds after emerging from the womb?
Well, yeah, but, not really.
You learned to breathe to survive, not necessarily for optimum efficiency. Possibly, some knucklehead gym teach along the way taught you puff out your chest and suck […]
Hitting: Offseason Strength Training
Posted on January 17, 2007 - Filed Under Fitness, Hitting | Leave a Comment
Despite the MLBs influx of muscleheads, the truth is, you dont need to be musclebound to hit for power. This has been covered here before, so we wont waste space.
While excellent mechanics will do more for your swing than your “max” bench press, theres no question that strong hands, wrists, and forearms will […]
Big Muscles Don’t Equal Home Runs
Posted on March 3, 2006 - Filed Under Fitness | Leave a Comment
One element that separates the pre-1980 ballplayer and the modern baseballer is the weight training program. There is no question that lifting weights can significantly improve your strength and help you become a better ballplayer. However, many players — young and old — seem to think that a bodybuilder-type program will help their game.
Let’s […]