Cafe Medicine The best Prices on Vitamins and Over the Counter Medicine

28Jun/08Off

Maximum Strength

Maximum Strength
Maximum Strength

Baseball Strength Training Workout

While the spectators are on the cusp of baseball watching season, the players have been hard at work getting ready for the season. Strength training is extremely important in baseball, because a variety of muscle groups are used to play. Each position requires slightly different motions; for instance, a pitcher uses his arm more than a catcher, who uses his legs for squatting at home plate. Baseball is broken up into four different parts of the year, and each includes a slightly different workout focus.

Early Pre-Season (January-February)

The early pre-season is used for more general workouts, such as running. These workouts will gradually shift into more intense workouts - the key here is to not start off too intensely, because that will add stress and strain to rested muscles, increasing the chance for injury. You want to get your body back in shape after the off-season before you start pushing it too hard. You want to start building your foundational strength, which basically your overall strength. The core muscles are most important to a baseball player; they facilitate movements such as turning, jumping, and twisting. Body weight exercises are great when used in a circuit because they lower the risk of injury by depending only on body weight.

Late Pre-Season (March-April)

Late pre-season is where your workouts should get more intense. You should be working on developing your maximum strength, or basically the amount of strength in one repetition. This is where a lot of baseball players go wrong - they try too hard to bench press a lot of weight and wind up with an injury. The goal is to peak with your explosiveness and power during in-season. Medicine ball exercises are great for late pre-season, and there are a variety of exercises you can do with a medicine ball. The medicine ball will help build explosiveness, which leads to more power.

In-Season (May-September)

In-season is all about maintenance. You've already worked hard, developed your explosiveness and power, and now you just want to maintain everything that was gained during pre-season. There should be no strenuous or intense exercise performed, because, again, pushing yourself too hard can lead to injuries. This is also the time to focus on balancing out your muscles. Most baseball players only hit from one side and throw from one side, which means that the other side is not getting as much of a workout. Having unevenness among muscles can also lead to injury - definitely something to prevent.

Off-Season (October-December)

Off-season is the time to take a break from your workout and let your muscles rest. A 3-4 week break is good - too much longer and you risk losing a lot of the muscle that you gained. Towards the end of the off-season, you should start focusing on your foundational strength, and that will guide you back into the early pre-season.

Baseball strength training is all about preventing and avoiding injury by doing a workout that includes a variety of options - weight training, body weight exercises, and medicine ball exercises. Certain exercises should be avoided; for example, you should never press with heavy weights, as it adds too much stress on your shoulders. Rotator cuff injuries can be prevented by using 3-5 pound weights instead of larger weights.

2 HP Swimming Pool Pump and 22 Sand Filter with Hoses for Above Ground Pools 2 HP Swimming Pool Pump and 22 Sand Filter with Hoses for Above Ground Pools US $316.00 15m
Wireless Game Controller for Nintendo Gamecube Wii NEW Wireless Game Controller for Nintendo Gamecube Wii NEW US $9.95 16m
Easy Pha max Organic Wheatgrass Powder Wheat Grass Juice 5 Sachets Pack Easy Pha max Organic Wheatgrass Powder Wheat Grass Juice 5 Sachets Pack US $.01 17m
MCINTOSH MR85 01201 AM FM TUNER SERIAL SE2046 with ORIGINAL PACKAGING and MANUAL MCINTOSH MR85 01201 AM FM TUNER SERIAL SE2046 with ORIGINAL PACKAGING and MANUAL US $1,825.00 18m
Belkin N150 150 Mbps 4 Port 10 100 Wireless N Router F9K1001 Belkin N150 150 Mbps 4 Port 10 100 Wireless N Router F9K1001 US $1.04 24m
Mustad Demon Perfect Circle Ultrapoint Hooks size 5 0 3 x Strong 21 hooks Mustad Demon Perfect Circle Ultrapoint Hooks size 5 0 3 x Strong 21 hooks US $9.00 25m
24 Lanacane Maximum Strength Anti Itch Cream 1 oz lot 24 Lanacane Maximum Strength Anti Itch Cream 1 oz lot US $35.00 28m
Saltwater Fishing Lure Blue Water Death Machine Rigged Saltwater Fishing Lure Blue Water Death Machine Rigged US $5.00 31m
CONFIDENCE PRO WHOLE BODY VIBRATION MACHINE PLATFORM CRAZY FIT MASSAGE TRAINER CONFIDENCE PRO WHOLE BODY VIBRATION MACHINE PLATFORM CRAZY FIT MASSAGE TRAINER US $259.21 33m
COSEQUIN DS MAX DOG HIP JOINT VITAMIN 220 TAB EXP 2015NEW FACTORY SEALED COSEQUIN DS MAX DOG HIP JOINT VITAMIN 220 TAB EXP 2015NEW FACTORY SEALED US $54.00 33m
NEW High Power IR Emitter for Mitsubishi Samsung DLP 3D Ready HDTVs NEW High Power IR Emitter for Mitsubishi Samsung DLP 3D Ready HDTVs US $31.00 39m
LOUISVILLE SLUGGER SB116 34 26 TPS OMAHA COMPOSITE SLOWPITCH SOFTBALL BAT NIW LOUISVILLE SLUGGER SB116 34 26 TPS OMAHA COMPOSITE SLOWPITCH SOFTBALL BAT NIW US $46.00 46m
LOUISVILLE SLUGGER SB116 34 28 TPS OMAHA COMPOSITE SLOWPITCH SOFTBALL BAT NIW LOUISVILLE SLUGGER SB116 34 28 TPS OMAHA COMPOSITE SLOWPITCH SOFTBALL BAT NIW US $33.01 46m
MARINE VHF RADIO ANTENNA MOBILE MINI MAG MOUNT SMA MARINE VHF RADIO ANTENNA MOBILE MINI MAG MOUNT SMA US $11.99 48m
LIPOZENE 1500MG MAXIMUM STRENGTH 30 CAPSULES FAST SHIPPING LIPOZENE 1500MG MAXIMUM STRENGTH 30 CAPSULES FAST SHIPPING US $10.50 55m
Mustad Demon Perfect Circle Ultrapoint Hookssize 1 0 1xStrong 5 Packs 50 hooks Mustad Demon Perfect Circle Ultrapoint Hookssize 1 0 1xStrong 5 Packs 50 hooks US $9.00 1h 2m
TAYLORMADE V STEEL 15 3 WOOD GRAFALLOY PROLITE 35 GRAPHITE STIFF LH TAYLORMADE V STEEL 15 3 WOOD GRAFALLOY PROLITE 35 GRAPHITE STIFF LH US $11.50 1h 4m
SONOR SPECIAL EDITION 4PC DRUM SET Deep Bass 12 Rack Tom 14 Floor 16Floor SONOR SPECIAL EDITION 4PC DRUM SET Deep Bass 12 Rack Tom 14 Floor 16Floor US $166.00 1h 6m
85x24 Enclosed Cargo Trailer Show Car Hauler Motorcycle Toy Racing 85x24 White 85x24 Enclosed Cargo Trailer Show Car Hauler Motorcycle Toy Racing 85x24 White US $3,899.00 1h 6m
NEW 122CT SI1 E PRINCESS 100 GENUINE NATURAL DIAMOND SOLITAIRE ENGAGEMENT RING NEW 122CT SI1 E PRINCESS 100 GENUINE NATURAL DIAMOND SOLITAIRE ENGAGEMENT RING US $1,599.95 1h 8m
MLB 11 The Show Sony Playstation 3 2011 MLB 11 The Show Sony Playstation 3 2011 US $9.50 1h 9m
UTG MODEL 15 RB T468B 4 POSITION RETRACTABLE STOCK NIB FREE SHIPPING UTG MODEL 15 RB T468B 4 POSITION RETRACTABLE STOCK NIB FREE SHIPPING US $31.00 1h 9m
Apple MacBook Pro 133 Laptop MC374LL A April 2010 Apple MacBook Pro 133 Laptop MC374LL A April 2010 US $650.00 1h 9m
New in Wrapper Reebok Melee Legend Ultra HOT SENIOR Softball Bat 34 27oz BAL New in Wrapper Reebok Melee Legend Ultra HOT SENIOR Softball Bat 34 27oz BAL US $140.65 1h 9m
Black Rifle Tactical CQB Single Point QD Bungee Sling ACU DIGITAL HK CLASP Black Rifle Tactical CQB Single Point QD Bungee Sling ACU DIGITAL HK CLASP US $10.50 1h 9m
85x16 Enclosed Cargo Trailer Show Car Hauler Motorcycle Toy Racing 85x16 White 85x16 Enclosed Cargo Trailer Show Car Hauler Motorcycle Toy Racing 85x16 White US $3,350.00 1h 9m
WHIRLPOOL STEAM SHOWER SAUNA BATH SHOWERS HOT TUBS SPA BRAND NEW 2012 MODEL WHIRLPOOL STEAM SHOWER SAUNA BATH SHOWERS HOT TUBS SPA BRAND NEW 2012 MODEL US $1,525.00 1h 9m
Worth SBXXXR Toxic 54L Reload slowpitch softball bat 34 275 NEW 5021 Worth SBXXXR Toxic 54L Reload slowpitch softball bat 34 275 NEW 5021 US $90.00 1h 10m
Digital Satlink WS9603 Satellite Finder Meter For TV Dish Pointing and Alignment Digital Satlink WS9603 Satellite Finder Meter For TV Dish Pointing and Alignment US $7.49 1h 13m
Super Market helper Plastic Bags Lifting Kit Hand held Hanging Ring Carrying Super Market helper Plastic Bags Lifting Kit Hand held Hanging Ring Carrying US $.01 1h 15m
COMPLETE 55x12x12 36 Batting Cage Net Galvanized Steel Frame COMPLETE 55x12x12 36 Batting Cage Net Galvanized Steel Frame US $1,099.00 1h 16m
DISCONTINUED COLD STEEL LARGE VOYAGER 29LT TANTO POINT PLAIN EDGE KNIFE DISCONTINUED COLD STEEL LARGE VOYAGER 29LT TANTO POINT PLAIN EDGE KNIFE US $59.99 1h 16m
Knife Making Scales Sambar Stag faux Scales Syn4 Knife Making Scales Sambar Stag faux Scales Syn4 US $.99 1h 18m
NEW 101CT G VS2 PRINCESS 100 GENUINE NATURAL DIAMOND SOLITAIRE ENGAGEMENT RING NEW 101CT G VS2 PRINCESS 100 GENUINE NATURAL DIAMOND SOLITAIRE ENGAGEMENT RING US $1,649.95 1h 24m
EROTAGIN MALE ENHANCMENT pills Maximum Strength 1 Mo stash EROTAGIN MALE ENHANCMENT pills Maximum Strength 1 Mo stash US $6.50 1h 26m
Knife Making Blade Geronimo Skinner s41 Knife Making Blade Geronimo Skinner s41 US $11.62 1h 26m
Apple MacBook Pro 133 Laptop MC374LL A April 2010 APPLECARE TILL 06 2013 Apple MacBook Pro 133 Laptop MC374LL A April 2010 APPLECARE TILL 06 2013 US $800.00 1h 28m
Combat Virus Morphed 10 VIMFP1 Fastpitch Softball Bat 34 24 Combat Virus Morphed 10 VIMFP1 Fastpitch Softball Bat 34 24 US $27.00 1h 30m
SPEEDSTER Power Resistance HARNESS Trainer Sports Speed Training Tow LineHandle SPEEDSTER Power Resistance HARNESS Trainer Sports Speed Training Tow LineHandle US $19.95 1h 31m
iOSAT Potassium Iodide Nuclear Radiation Blocking Pills Expires 2019 or later iOSAT Potassium Iodide Nuclear Radiation Blocking Pills Expires 2019 or later US $8.48 1h 34m
Apple MacBook Pro 133 Laptop MC700LL A February 2011 Apple MacBook Pro 133 Laptop MC700LL A February 2011 US $820.00 1h 37m
Upgraded MacBook Pro 133 April 2010 Office for Mac 2011 and Accessories Upgraded MacBook Pro 133 April 2010 Office for Mac 2011 and Accessories US $760.00 1h 41m
85x18 Enclosed Cargo Motorcycle ATV Race Car Show Auto Car Hauler Trailer White 85x18 Enclosed Cargo Motorcycle ATV Race Car Show Auto Car Hauler Trailer White US $3,450.00 1h 41m
Combat Virus Morphed 10 VIMFP1 Fastpitch Softball Bat 30 20 Combat Virus Morphed 10 VIMFP1 Fastpitch Softball Bat 30 20 US $50.27 1h 45m
MIKEN PSYCHO Coach Pitch Baseball Bat 2 3 4 Big Barrel 27 155oz 115 BPF MIKEN PSYCHO Coach Pitch Baseball Bat 2 3 4 Big Barrel 27 155oz 115 BPF US $47.99 1h 46m
Insane workout dvds Insane workout dvds US $71.00 1h 48m
NEW 105CT D SI1 CUSHION 100 GENUINE NATURAL DIAMOND SOLITAIRE ENGAGEMENT RING NEW 105CT D SI1 CUSHION 100 GENUINE NATURAL DIAMOND SOLITAIRE ENGAGEMENT RING US $1,499.95 1h 54m
TAYLORMADE R7 CGB MAX 2008 IRONS 4 PW 7 PC RE AX 90 BLACK STEEL REGULAR TAYLORMADE R7 CGB MAX 2008 IRONS 4 PW 7 PC RE AX 90 BLACK STEEL REGULAR US $305.00 1h 58m
Combat Virus Morphed 9 VIMFP1 Fastpitch Softball Bat 32 23 Combat Virus Morphed 9 VIMFP1 Fastpitch Softball Bat 32 23 US $31.00 2h
Dynaflex Gyroscopic Dumbbell 38 Lbs Electronic Handheld Weights Dynaflex Gyroscopic Dumbbell 38 Lbs Electronic Handheld Weights US $14.95 2h 1m
Apple MacBook Pro 133 Laptop 24GHz Core 2 Duo MC374LL A EXCELLENT CONDITION Apple MacBook Pro 133 Laptop 24GHz Core 2 Duo MC374LL A EXCELLENT CONDITION US $601.00 2h 1m
2012 DeMarini DXCFC 33 30 CF5 HS NCAA BBCOR Baseball Bat WTDXCFC 12 W Warranty 2012 DeMarini DXCFC 33 30 CF5 HS NCAA BBCOR Baseball Bat WTDXCFC 12 W Warranty US $167.50 2h 4m
Motorcycle Boat Utility Trailer Wheel Tire Boot Lock Motorcycle Boat Utility Trailer Wheel Tire Boot Lock US $48.00 2h 8m
TAYLOR MADE 360 TI 105 DRIVER GRAPHITE REGULAR TAYLOR MADE 360 TI 105 DRIVER GRAPHITE REGULAR US $.99 2h 13m
TOP FLITE MONOKOTE MEDIUM PURPLE 6 FEET TOPQ0225 TOP FLITE MONOKOTE MEDIUM PURPLE 6 FEET TOPQ0225 US $9.99 2h 17m
Knife Making Blade Blank Custom Woodsman Skinner s40 Knife Making Blade Blank Custom Woodsman Skinner s40 US $6.55 2h 19m
Black Rifle Tactical CQB Single Point QD Bungee Sling DESERT DIGITAL USA Black Rifle Tactical CQB Single Point QD Bungee Sling DESERT DIGITAL USA US $20.50 2h 19m
2011 Apple MacBook Pro 133 Laptop with Office 2011 2011 Apple MacBook Pro 133 Laptop with Office 2011 US $810.00 2h 22m
New 2013 Demarini CF5 Hope Fast Pitch Softball Bat DXCFH 13 Composite W Receipt New 2013 Demarini CF5 Hope Fast Pitch Softball Bat DXCFH 13 Composite W Receipt US $221.50 2h 22m
NEW MOTOROLA V3 RAZR ATT BLACK PHONE USA SELLER FAST SHIPPING NEW MOTOROLA V3 RAZR ATT BLACK PHONE USA SELLER FAST SHIPPING US $49.95 2h 34m

Share and Enjoy:
  • Print
  • Digg
  • Sphinn
  • del.icio.us
  • Facebook
  • Mixx
  • Google Bookmarks
  • Blogplay
Comments (0) Trackbacks (0)

Sorry, the comment form is closed at this time.

Trackbacks are disabled.