Detroit Tigers strength coach Javair Gillet works with Justin Verlander to demonstrate a squat progression designed to improve lower body strength muscle endurance for pitchers.
Two superior baseball exercises are highlighted in this episode featuring MLB ace Justin Verlander and top prospect Tim Beckham. The baseball stars both aim to increase their explosion and power for the field through sport-specific training.
This week's episode answers an Ask-the-Expert question about weightlifting for baseball and highlights how Detroit Tigers ace Justin Verlander and Houston Astros All Star outfielder Hunter Pence hit the weights to improve their diamond performance.
In this baseball training video, Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Justin Verlander attacks the weights during a grueling training session with Tigers strength coach Javair Gillett.
In this baseball training video, Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Justin Verlander goes through an intense on-field training session with strength coach Javair Gillett. Justin Verlander focuses on gaining flexibility, power and agility for baseball.
In this baseball training video, Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Justin Verlander performs Half-Moon Fielding with Baseball with coaching by Tigers strength coach Javair Gillett. Justin Verlander uses the exercise to focus on agility for baseball.
