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 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...
by Tyler Anzmann | May 2, 2019 | Fitness
GIRD is an acronym meaning glenohumeral internal rotation deficit. This is a fancy way of saying that a shoulder has gained external rotation range of motion (ROM) while losing internal rotation ROM. Unfortunately, for a long time GIRD has been seen as a problem that...
by Tyler Anzmann | Apr 18, 2019 | Fitness
In-season training has started to get more attention recently, and deservedly so, as in-season training is important for maintaining the progress you’ve made in the offseason as well as your overall performance and health. However, for the most part, pitchers, and...
by Tyler Anzmann | Apr 9, 2019 | Fitness
Throwing a baseball is incredibly complex movement pattern that requires intricate movement and coordination of different body segments in order to create an efficient movement pattern resulting in high velocity, acceptable command, and durability. Consequently,...
by Tyler Anzmann | Mar 28, 2019 | Fitness
The front leg is extremely important in throwing mechanics and specifically in determining ball velocity, but can the type of foot strike make a difference in the front leg’s ability to do its job? The Role of the Front Leg in Throwing Velocity The front leg has an...
