Rely on the experts to help build stronger, more powerful baseball athletes Design resistance training programs for baseball Developed with the expertise of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), Strength Training for Baseball provides you with insights into how to train high school, college, and professional baseball players using current best practices developed from practical experience, evidence-based training methodologies, and research. Along with 13 detailed testing protocols, the book includes 11 total body, 19 lower body, and 28 upper body resistance training exercises as well as 23 anatomical core exercises. You will also have access to 34 sample resistance programs for any season and every level—from high school to professional athlete. This book is your go-to guide to creating baseball-specific resistance training programs. BATTLE ROPE SLAM Primary Muscles Trained Gluteus maximus, biceps femoris, semitendinosus, semimembranosus, vastus lateralis, vastus intermedius, vastus medialis, rectus femoris, soleus, gastrocnemius, posterior deltoid, anterior deltoid, erector spinae, rectus abdominus Movement Phases 1. Extend the hips, knees, and ankles while simultaneously lifting the ropes overhead (a). 2. Forcefully slam the ropes downward, then return to the beginning position (b). SEATED CALF RAISE Primary Muscles Trained Soleus (emphasis), gastrocnemius Movement Phases 1. Rise up as high as possible on the toes into ankle plantar flexion. 2. Pause at the top position (b). 3. Lower heels back into ankle dorsiflexion. 4. Keep the movement around the ankle joint. FRONT SQUAT Primary Muscles Trained Gluteus maximus, semimembranosus, semitendinosus, biceps femoris, vastus lateralis, vastus intermedius, vastus medialis, rectus femoris Movement Phases 1. Allow the hips, knees, and ankles to flex while the weight is being lowered. Heels remain in contact with the floor throughout the entire movement. The knees track in line with the angle of the feet. The torso will have a consistent upright angle throughout the entire movement. 2. Allow the weight to descend until the hips and knees are parallel to the floor (b). 3. Forcefully drive both feet into the floor while extending the hips, knees, and ankles to return to the beginning position.
✔ Author(s): NSCA -National Strength & Conditioning Association,A. Eugene Coleman,David J. Szymanski,Nolan Ryan
✔ Title: Strength Training for Baseball
✔ Rating : 4.8 out of 5 base on (43 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 1492598259
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
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