Random Friday Thoughts: 9/25/09
1. I started a little deadlift specialization program this week. So far, it's beating me up like a rented mule - and this is just the introductory week. I don't know if it will get me to 700, but at [...]
Stuff You Should Read: 9/24/09
Here are a few good reads from a variety of disciplines: Organic vs. Kind of Organic vs. Wait, I'm Confused - This was a great blog post by Tony Gentilcore that tells you everything you ought to know (but might [...]
Looking for a Web Guy…
Never thought I'd turn this blog into a classified ad, but I'm looking for someone to design a few websites for me. I'm technologically illiterate, but I know training and could certainly help you out on that front. If you're [...]
“My Coach Says I Shouldn’t Lift…”
I got this question in person from the parent of a new athlete the other day and thought I'd turn it into a blog post, as I've received the email before on many occasions. Q: I read with great interest [...]
Random Friday Thoughts: 9/18/09
The theme of this week's random thoughts is "questions" (even though I know that having a theme makes it pretty non-random). 1. Yesterday, one of our high school guys was throwing - or tossing, I should say - the medicine [...]
Thursday Poll: Are Some Athletes Really THIS Stupid?
One of my pro guys came in wearing these socks the other day. Look closely and you'll see that they're actually labeled "R" and "L." I've heard of dumbing things down for athletes, but this might be a bit over [...]
Stuff You Should Read: 9/16/09
I'm headed to a Sox game tonight and have plenty to do around the facility before I go, so I thought I'd just use today to throw out a few quick reading recommendations: Re-Building the Reverse Hyper - This great [...]
Strength and Conditioning Programs: Crossfit for Baseball?
I've received a lot of emails just recently (as well as some in-person questions) asking me what I think of Crossfit for strength and conditioning programs with baseball players and, more specifically, pitchers. Let me preface this email with a [...]
Mobility Exercise of the Week: Hand Switches
For more mobility exercises, be sure to check out Assess and Correct: Breaking Barriers to Unlock Performance.
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