by Tyler Anzmann | Aug 11, 2023 | Fitness
Chase Burns is one of the top collegiate arms in the country heading into next year and possesses an elite fastball, reaching 102 mph. In this video we do an in-depth mechanical analysis and discuss what allows him to reach these velocities. If you’re interested...
by Tyler Anzmann | Apr 28, 2023 | Fitness
Throwing a baseball is a certainly a stressful endeavor. Our knowledge and training has improved over the last couple of decades and so has our knowledge of our recovery as it relates to throwing. However, recovery has now become a cottage industry unto itself and has...
by Tyler Anzmann | Mar 24, 2023 | Fitness
The pectoralis muscles (“pecs”) play an important role in high velocity throwing as they (along with the latissimus dorsi) are one of the main accelerators of the arm. When the arm moves between cocking and acceleration the pec plays its most important role: moving...
by Tyler Anzmann | Mar 12, 2023 | Fitness
Throwing is a complex pattern involving well-sequenced movements and the efficient transfer of energy through the body, leading to higher output than would otherwise be possible. The latissimus dorsi, or lats, play an important role in the throwing pattern. The lats...
by Tyler Anzmann | Feb 24, 2023 | Fitness
In Part 1 of this series we covered the importance of developing skills and physical qualities that will help youth athletes reach their highest possible level long-term. In part 2 of this series we’ll be discussing the importance of gamifying as much of youth...
