by Tyler Anzmann | Jun 6, 2019 | Fitness
The rocker or torque drill is an extremely versatile constraint drill that can be used to help correct a variety of movement inefficiencies. In this video I’ll discuss how I use different variations of this drill to improve the lead leg block, center of mass...
by Tyler Anzmann | May 23, 2019 | Fitness
We’ve all seen the still images of Aroldis Chapman, Chris Sale, or other guys with crazy layback, and thought, “Man, that must be the key to throwing hard!” Well, it certainly helps, but it’s not the end-all-be-all. Why It’s Advantageous In a study of high and low...
by Tyler Anzmann | May 16, 2019 | Fitness
“Mass equals gas” is the rallying cry of many strength coaches who work with pitchers. They believe that if a pitcher gains weight, he will throw harder. Many athletes follow this prescription without a second thought, but does it actually hold water? Let’s dig into...
by Tyler Anzmann | May 15, 2019 | Journey to the Show
“Thankfully, persistence is a great substitute for talent.” – Steve Martin I’ve never viewed myself as particularly talented, but I have always been willing to outwork and outlast other people in order to get what I want. The idea of talent is something that can hold...
by Tyler Anzmann | May 9, 2019 | Fitness
The thoracic spine is incredibly important for creating elite velocity. It must be able to effectively counter rotate against the hips, in order to create a pre-stretch (hip/shoulder separation) that leads to high torso rotation velocity. Since torso rotation velocity...
