Lower Body
Are Your Arms and Legs AWAKE?
Do you struggle with any of the following pitching symptoms: lack of speed, difficulty with the drive through, difficulty with balance/posture, difficulty “getting” forearm fire, or flat or wild movement pitches? Do you want to know what all of these very different issues could have in common? My most recent discovery may help you out.
Read MoreCollege Softball Summer Strength Training – Phase 3
This week, I’m delivering the final phase of our College Softball Summer Training program. In this post you will be able to download each of this program’s 3-phases to complete or take with you to school. In Phase 3, I’ve decreased the reps to focus on building strength, added a conditioning challenge at the end of each week and prescribed a de-load week to give you a break before the start of the fall.
Read MoreFastpitch150: The Best Leg Workout You Can Do Anywhere
If you’ve been busy all summer and have not had a chance to workout in preparation for your fall sport or season, you still have time left to get in shape. In this week’s video I demonstrate what I call the Fastpitch150, a “simple but savage” leg workout designed to improve leg stamina and overall conditioning. If you are worrying about “all the running” your college coach will enforcing this fall, or need to get in shape for another sport like soccer or field hockey, this workout is for you.
Read MoreCollege Softball Summer Training Program – Phase 2
This week, I’m delivering Phase 2 of our College Softball Summer Training program. This is a FREE downloadable program with exercise video demonstrations and instruction. This program is designed to prepare incoming college freshmen for their collegiate weight room experience. In Phase 2, I’ve increased the challenge, added new exercises and added alternative exercises to accommodate for athletes of different levels or who has limited access to equipment.
Read MoreWhat kinds of exercises are college softball players doing?
HI everyone, I’ve officially become Fastpitch Power’s Instagram guru! The other day, I was exploring Instagram and came across the official account for the Tennessee Lady Vols Softball team, one of the top colleges for softball in the nation. I was happy to see some pictures of their girls in the gym! Check out some of the photos below!
Read MoreLanding in Relation to the Power Line
In today’s video, I talk a little bit about your landing footwork and how it relates to a good release of the ball.
Read MoreThe Physics of Front Side Resistance
In today’s video, I continue the explanation of front side resistance from Carly’s last few posts and discuss the effect it has on your pitching velocity.
Read MoreHow to Improve your Front Side Resistance
Last week I talked about front side resistance and why it’s important. This week, I’m going to tell you how to make yours better.
Read MoreFront Side Resistance
We’ve spent a lot of articles talking about the drive through, but the landing leg is really just as important.
Read More2014 Softball Preseason Strength and Conditioning Program
In this week’s post, I outline the final phase of our 2014 Off Season Strength Training Program. 3 videos, 3 workouts that you can rotate all the way up until the start of your competitive season…and beyond.
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