Rotator Cuff
Rotator Cuff Exercises (and More) for Pitchers
Almost half of pitchers report shoulder or elbow pain that limits participation at some point in their career. Many of these throwing injuries may be...
6 Weight Room Exercises for Lacrosse
The collegiate lacrosse season is upon us and soon enough scholastic teams will be taking to the fields as well. Students of the game have honed their...
Best Shoulder Exercises for Men
Best Shoulder Exercises for Men: Safer Movements for Building Muscle for SportsBy Jim Carpentier, CSCS Shoulder-strengthening exercises are...
5 Exercises for Training the Rotator Cuff
One of the biggest misconceptions about training the rotator cuff is the use of bands to help improve recovery and stabilization of the cuff. In...
Ask the Experts: How Do I Prevent Shoulder Pain During the Bench Press?
Q: My shoulder hurts when I Bench Press. What should I do? A: You might be attempting a personal record on the Bench. You load up the plates, lie on [...]
The Most Underutilized Piece of Equipment for Healthy Shoulders
Since it does so much pushing, pulling, throwing and lifting, both in everyday life and in the gym, the shoulder joint takes a beating. And since it has the largest [...]
6 Surprising Risks of Fatigue for Pitchers (and How to Beat It)
Fatigue among baseball pitchers is poorly recognized and improperly trained against. No wonder it’s a common cause of injuries for these athletes. The most common warning sign that a pitcher [...]
5 Exercises Pitchers Should Avoid—and Several They Should Do Instead
Fact #1: The “inverted W” is a dumb term. Like so many other things in baseball, it’s an overcomplicated way to refer to something very simple. What is the dreaded inverted [...]
Shoulder Stabilizing Exercises to Strengthen Your Rotator Cuff
Rehabbing a rotator cuff injury often consists of completing set after mind-numbing set of shoulder external and internal rotation exercises. As an athlete (especially if you swim, play baseball or [...]
Exercise of the Week: Bottoms-Up Kettlebell Carry
The STACK Exercise of the Week helps you improve your overall sports performance—including strength, speed, conditioning and flexibility. The Exercise Bottoms-Up Kettlebell Carry Who Does It Tim Collins, Kansas City [...]