The strength ball or exercise ball as it is commonly referred too may be one of the best and most versatile pieces of equipment in the gym. I have personally used the strength ball in my training for well over 15 years and continue to use it today. The benefits of the strength ball are vast as it is a...
I was fortunate enough during my tenure as a strength and conditioning coach in professional baseball with the Milwaukee Brewers and San Diego Padres to be mentored by pitching guru Dr. Tom House, work under some great coaches such as Bruce Bochy, and train some outstanding pitchers in Trevor Hoffman, Jake Peavy, Barry Zito, and Cole Hammels to name a...
The development of segmental stability or sometimes referred to as pillar strength is integral in the overall development of the athlete. Limitations in segmental stability within the lumbo/pelvic/hip complex can adversely affect sports performance. Improves Your: Pillar strength Target Area: Musculature of the lumbo/pelvic/hip complex Why It's Important: Segmental stabilization within the lumbo/pelvic/hip complex is integral for the athlete in the maintenance of...
The kettle bell is a very useful tool for sports performance training. This piece of equipment is very versatile and can be utilized for a number of modalities, one of which is the development of strength and stability within the core. The core is a very integral part of the kinetic chain as it pertains to power development, the transfer of...
Golf Fitness Expert Sean Cochran Advises Focus On Core And Hips, Not Biceps by Jeffrey Eisenband "The core is what I call the engine of the golf swing," Cochran says. "It's all muscle on the front, sides and back of the body, and it's responsible for the slope and rotation. Many amateur golfers lack the hip mobility and core strength to execute...