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11 Jul Figure Four Piriformis Stretch

Posted at 23:09h in Mobility and Flexibility Exercises by Sean Cochran
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Extensibility of the soft tissue surrounding the hips allows for this joint to move through a large range of motion. The hip is a classified as a ball and socket joint allowing for this joint to perform operate in the frontal, sagittal, and transverse planes of motion. Limitation to the extensibility of the soft tissues surrounding the hips can limit the ranges of motion the hip is capable to move through in the aforementioned movement planes. These limitations lead to movement...

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11 Jul Bosu Ball Mountain Climber with Rotation

Posted at 18:40h in Core Exercises by Sean Cochran
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The ability of the core to efficiently transfer energy through the kinetic chain, generate power, and maintain postural positioning during athletic actions requires segmental stabilization. Segmental stabilization is the ability of any system to remain unchanged or aligned in the presence of outside forces. Segmental stabilization is contingent upon strength development within the muscular system and efficiency within the neural system. It is the combination of these two physical components which allow for the kinetic chain to achieve the aforementioned requirements...

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07 Jul Exercise Ball Table Top with Arm and Leg Extension

Posted at 20:47h in Core Exercises by Sean Cochran
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The rotary athlete, golfer, tennis player, and baseball player are all required to generate speed and transfer this speed through the kinetic chain into a ball, bat, club, racquet, or stick. In order for speed development to be maximized and transferred efficiently, segmental stabilization of the lumbo-pelvic-hip complex is required. In order for the athlete to develop segmental stabilization of the lumbo-pelvic-hip complex commonly referred to as the "core" utilizes exercises where the athlete is required to maintain a neutral spine...

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14 Jun Power Training for the Sport of Baseball

Posted at 17:39h in Training Articles by Sean Cochran
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Power in the most basic of formulas is strength plus speed. It is the combination of these two entities cohesively working together that allows a sprinter to sprint fast, a pitcher to throw hard, and a hitter to swing with power. The scientific definition of power states it is the ability to generate the greatest amount of force in a short amount of time. (Vladimir Zatsiorosky, Professor Department of Exercise and Sport Science, Pennsylvania State University) Quite often when the topic...

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13 Jun Bent Knee Leg Swings Sports Performance Exercise

Posted at 17:12h in Mobility and Flexibility Exercises by Sean Cochran
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The ability of the rotary athlete to move through the transverse plane movement patterns associated with their sport is integral. In order for the athlete to complete these rotary based movement patterns it is necessary for large range of motions to be achieved by the hips. The process by which the athlete can develop and maintain these ranges of motion is via the utilization of modalities such as self myofascial release exercises, static stretching, and dynamic mobility exercises. Why It's Important:...

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12 Jun Hip Flexor Foam Roll Sports Performance Exercise

Posted at 19:00h in Mobility and Flexibility Exercises by Sean Cochran
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Hip mobility is imperative for optimal performance of the rotary athlete. Limitations in mobility of the ball and socket joint of the hip can impede performance of the throwing and striking athlete. In order for optimal mobility of the hip to occur, extensibility of the soft tissues surrounding this joint must be present. Why It's Important: Extensibility in the soft tissues surrounding the hip provide the opportunity of this joint to move through the required ranges of motion of the rotary...

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