2014 Softball Off Season Strength Training Program Month 1
Exercise demonstrations and schedule for Month 1 of Fastpitch Power’s 2014 Off Season Strength Training Program for softball players.
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The Importance of Strength Training for Softball Pitchers
Strength training doesn’t only improve pitching velocity, it improves durability. It doesn’t just improve durability by upgrading the integrity of the muscles and tendons; strength training makes pitchers more efficient. Do you or does your daughter seem to “gas out” at a certain time during the game or tournament? Watch this.
Read MoreSoftball Team Speed Training
In this week’s video, I demonstrate 8 speed training exercises that are easy to instruct but hard on the legs! The exercises require MINIMAL space and equipment so they are PERFECT for team warm ups and workouts. Following the video, I lay out a 12-week sample program that coaches and parents can easily implement with their athletes starting today.
Read MoreConditioning for Softball: No Running Required
In this week’s video, I continue my series on alternative methods of conditioning for softball. This week I introduce how to use the medicine ball for both individual and team conditioning workouts. These exercises are appropriate for all ages and levels. I’ve also given you 8 weeks of conditioning workouts that are both space and time efficient, and are best utilized after a skill lesson, practice or game.
Read MoreKettlebell Conditioning Workouts for Softball
In this week’s video, I show you two awesome at-home workouts using the kettlebell. I demonstrate 8 exercises, a beginner routine of 4 exercises and a more advanced routine of 4 exercises. I also show you how to design and progress your kettlebell conditioning workouts.
Read MoreTRX Home Workout for Softball
In this week’s video, I’m back with a TRX home workout for softball players and family members. The TRX is the most versatile home gym and costs a fraction of a machine or treadmill. It’s a body weight-training tool that you can use indoors, in your garage or in the backyard. In the video I explain the benefits of total body, body weight training and take you through a workout.
Read MoreHow to Keep Your Front Side Closed
In last week’s video, I introduced reasons why your athlete has difficulty keeping their front side closed during pitching or batting. In this week’s videos I explain, in detail, the physical contributors to front side stability. In the second video I give you a routine of exercises that every athlete can you to build a solid front side for pitching or batting.
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