Baseball Training
Why ’skinny and weak’ is not an option
Wednesday, May 21st, 2008About a year ago I got a call from a kid who plays baseball for The University Of Tampa. On the phone his voice sounded deep and his conviction was strong. He told me “Elliott, I want to be a starter on my university baseball team next year. To do this I [...]
Dead Lift Leg Exercises
Thursday, April 24th, 2008Primary Muscle: Quads
Secondary Muscle: Glutes, Lower Back, Back, Calves, Hamstrings
Equipment Needed: Barbell
Mechanics Type: Compound
Proper Exercise Technique: Think of a deadlift as a squat, only the bar is in your hands rather than on your back.
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The Stance: Approach the loaded barbell and assume a stance about as wide as your [...]
Barbell Squats Leg Exercise
Thursday, April 24th, 2008Primary Muscle: Quads
Secondary Muscles: Hamstrings, Lower Back, Glutes
Equipment Needed: Squat Rack, Barbell
Mechanics Type: Compound
Proper Exercise Technique:
Step into the squat rack and adjust the pins so that you can easily un-rack the bar. You should also make sure that the safety catches are in place in case you reach failure and can’t lift the weight out [...]