Flexibility
Brewers Slugger Eric Thames Stopped Lifting Heavy Weights and Now Leads the MLB With 11 Home Runs
If you hadn't heard of Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Eric Thames until this baseball season, you’re probably not alone. Thames last appeared in the the MLB in 2012, and for [...]
Here’s the Explanation Behind Manu Ginobli’s Weird Movements on the Spurs Bench
During the San Antonio Spurs' 96-82 blowout victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night, Manu Ginobili was caught doing something strange on the bench. [youtube video="pG8A9qkgJrw" /] Here’s a [...]
The Unorthodox Training Behind Ichiro’s Unparalleled Longevity
He’s still making contact at an incredible rate. He’s still legging out infield singles. He’s still a defensive dynamo in the outfield. He still never misses games due to injury. [...]
6 Upper-Back Stretches That Improve Mobility and Reduce Pain
6 ESSENTIAL UPPER BODY MOBILITY DRILLS If you are a trainer or coach then you will more than likely be pretty well versed about the role of the thoracic...
Ichiro Suzuki Hasn’t Taken a Vacation Since 2005, Plans to Play in the MLB Until He’s 50
With apologies to Cal Ripken, Ichiro Suzuki is baseball’s modern day iron man. The 43-year-old may be the oldest position player in the majors, but he’s still an offensive weapon. [...]
‘Neutral Spine’ Defined: How Your Back Should Be Positioned When You Lift Weights
[youtube video="KRmnIV2ClkU" /] A neutral spine refers to the ideal spinal position you should try to maintain all day, every day. Whether you’re an athlete or a desk worker, knowing [...]
Try This Simple Stretch Routine to Cool Down From a Workout
Everyone wants to be bigger, stronger, and faster... and more flexible. Okay, being flexible may not be at the top of most peoples' list. Stretching is...
5 Must-Do Mobility Exercises for Baseball Players
Over the course of a long season it is important to maintain proper shoulder mobility. The repetitiveness from throwing tightens up the shoulder and...
Why Improving Flexibility Isn’t Always a Good Thing
When writing a strength and conditioning program there are a variety of variables that must be taken into consideration. To set yourself up for...
Why Your Hamstring Stretching Routine Isn’t Working
Chances are you’re stretching your hamstrings all wrong. From an early age, you were taught that touching your toes is the key to stretching your hamstrings, which looks something like [...]