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Spring Training Baseball on TV Again

by Jedd Johnson on March 10, 2011
in baseball forearm training, baseball strength and conditioning, Grip
Workout, Grip Wrist Forearm Training, Improve Power Hitting

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With Spring Training Baseball on TV, I am getting that rush again. Soon
I will be watch A-rod on his way to another 50 Home Run season and
Derek Jeter returning to form after last season rough period.

Lately, with so much baseball on the television, in the newspaper, and
on the NET, many of my weekend forearm workouts have included movements
that I only WISH I knew about back when I was in high school and
college. Back in those days, I did very little consistent training and
if I would have thrown some of this stuff in there, I'm convinced my
bat handling would have been better and I would have hit more home runs
and maintained a better average.

Grip and forearm training like this is important for baseball players.
Let's take a look at the equipment in this video.

1. Rubber Bands

I have been hitting my extensors every grip workout lately. Extensor
work is a must for maintaining a balance between the muscles that open
the hand and the ones that close it. I have just been using rubber
bands from Staples and hitting sets of 20 or so to blast the extensors.

2. Napalm's Nightmare

This is a thick rotating handle device of torture that a friend put
together for me that allows me to train both hands at the same time
while also hitting the glutes. If you've picked up the Home Made
Strength On-line DVD, then you should have built this by now, because
it is one of the bonuses you get for your purchase. It is extremely
cheap to make and deceptively savage for thick bar training. If you
don't have that, go get it now = > Home Made Strength On-line DVD.
3. Loadable Dumbbell Handles

I haven't been loading these up with weights lately because I've found
they've been more useful to me for wrist and forearm work, specifically
forearm circumductions. You can hit this held out if front of you, out
to your sides, behind the back, etc., and each angle hits the forearms
a little bit differently.

4. Demolition Club

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This is an 89.5-lb piece of sickness. It's an empty artillery shell
with a thick steel handle that I used for all kinds of methods of
madness. In this video I use it for Pendulum swings.

5. More Rubber Bands

This circuit starts of with extensors and ends with them. By the end of
this circuit, blood is pumping from the original of the muscles
crossing the elbow, and out into the thumbs and fingers.

I am getting some great work from these circuits. They make for great
finishers for my wrist and forearm days and the pump FAR EXCEEDS any
workout I ever did with standard wrist curls and wrist roller work.

I hope you enjoy this combination and that it helps you get an idea of
some grip and forearm training you can put into your routine for the
benefit of increased forearm mass, wrist and grip strength, as well as
increased performance in the batter's box.

Thanks and all the best in your training.

-Jedd-

P.S. For the Ultimate Resource on Forearm Training for Baseball, you've
got to check out my Ultimate Forearm Training for Baseball. <= = Get
the Secret Weapon for Baseball Strength Training.

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Increase Your Strength and Athleticism with Medicine Ball Training

by Jedd Johnson on December 7, 2010
in Baseball Lower Body Training, baseball mobility exercises and
movements, baseball strength and conditioning, Baseball Upper Body
Training, Improve Core Strength, Improve Power Hitting, Increase Speed
and Quickness

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The Medicine Ball is a very versatile tool that can be found in many
gyms these days. They come in various weights and sizes and some even
come with handles that can be used for a better grip and even more
chapters of exercise options.

What I like best about Medicine Balls is that they are designed to be
thrown. Unlike dumbbells and barbells that will most likely get damaged
if you drop them, Medicine Balls are resilient and can be used in
manners that allow you to throw them and train your body to be powerful
and explosive.

Another great thing about Med Balls is that they can be used for
instability training, which is great for the shoulders and core.

Give me a Medicine Ball and I can show you a workout that will knock
your socks off and leave you exhilarated and wanting more. Here are
some examples of awesome exercises you can perform with Medicine Balls
that you can use to jump start your routine. There's no reason to be
bored with training anymore.

Before you get started, I have separated the movements into Warm-up,
Upper Body, Lower Body, and Core movements. Use them how you like.
Plant them into your given routine. Doing all of these movements may be
too much for you to handle however. Some are more challenging than
others. Some emphasize power, others endurance, and still others
trigger a strong metabolic effect. Use the following movements as a way
to challenge yourself and to spawn even more creative ideas of your own
in the future.

WARM-UP

Med Ball Tai Chi

Hold the Med Ball out in front of your body, keeping the abdominals
tight and tucking the pelvis. Turn the Med Ball so that the Right hand
is on top and the Left hand is on bottom. Reach with the ball to the
Left as far as you can go without twisting the lumbar spine. Return to
the center and this time rotate the Left hand to the top of the ball
and reach to the right, keeping the core tight and pelvis tucked.

Perform for 6 to 10 reps in each direction in order to thoroughly warm
up the torso and core.

Shoulder Mobility / Warm-up with Med Ball (Tea Cup)

Hold the Med Ball in your open hand. Swivel it behind your back, out to
your side and then over your head and back to the center position
without dropping the Med Ball. In order to accomplish this, swaying the
body is allowed, but do so under control, trying to maintain tension in
the body. This tension is good for a subtle core warm-up prior to a big
training session, and it hits the shoulders, chest, and rotator cuff
well, too.

Perform this for 2 to 3 reps with each arm, making sure togo slow and
stay in control of the Med Ball.

Med Ball Turkish Get-up

The Turkish Get-up is a very deceiving movement. It seems simple to
perform, but when done right it is effective at working just about
every muscle and joint in the body. Start in a supine position with the
Med Ball extended upward in one hand and the same side leg bent. Raise
the upper body up onto one hand by rolling away from the ball, onto the
shoulder and finally up onto the hand. Elevate the hips in a
plank-style maneuver, then swing the leg back so that you are in a half
lunge. Recover to a standing position. Do all this with the Med Ball
overhead the entire time, then return to the supine position, change
hands, and repeat.

Perform 2 to 3 reps with each arm elevated, holding each position for
at least a second or two, especially the bridge with the hips locked
out.

Now, you should be thoroughly warmed up for the rest of the movements.

UPPER BODY

Push-up on Med Ball

Place the Med Ball on the floor and position both hands comfortably on
top of it. Perform a push-up in this position, moving slowly through
the range of motion at first to get used to the instability of the
movement. The narrow position of the hands will emphasize the Triceps
more. In order to make the movement even more difficult, raise the feet
up onto a box or bench. This is a great finisher for Chest and Arm day.

Perform this movement for 6 to 10 repetitions and do 3 sets. If at any
time the form breaks down, terminate the set, stretch out and take a
short break (30 seconds) before starting the next set. Perform 2 to 3
sets.

Med Ball Row plus Band

Step on an exercise band with both feet and loop the other end of the
band around the top of the ball. Bend over 45 to 90 degrees, crushing
onto the ball with both hands. Once bent over, perform rows against the
resistance of the band. For increased difficulty, have a partner
stretch the band or attach it to a solid object further away. The
further the band is stretched, the tougher the Rows will be and the
more each repetition will burn.

Depending on the strength of the bands you have, perform 10 to 20 reps
in this movement. After each set, take a short break and then perform
another set. Keep moving to increase the pump and the metabolic benefit
of the exercise. perform 3 to 5 sets.

Med Ball Shoulder Tosses

This is another power movement that will help you throw a tougher punch
or a harder fastball. Stagger your stance so the right foot is back
slightly. Draw the Med Ball back, loading up elastic power in the core
and torso, then fire it forward.

Perform two sets per arm and do 8 to 12 reps per set. If form breaks
down, stop the set and take a short break before performing the next
set.

*This movement can cause damage to walls, so be careful when performing
it. As an alternative, you can throw it against a tire either standing
up or sitting down or some other solid object that will resist the
beating.

Curl - Med Ball Plus Band

Stand on an exercise band with both feet and wrap the other end of the
band around the top of the ball. Squeeze hard with the hands and
perform a curl. Because you have to isometrically crush the ball with
the hands, you get a major recruitment in the arms and chest while also
pumping up the Biceps.

Depending on the band tension, the difficulty of this exercise can
vary. Perform 3 sets and go until your form breaks down or you have to
cheat on the lift. Then take a short break, stretch out the biceps and
forearm, before moving onto the next set.

LOWER BODY

Rotational Med Ball Throw

Take the Med Ball outside and perform Rotational Throws. Start with the
Med Ball low near one foot and toss it over the opposite shoulder.
Sprint after the Med Ball for an anaerobic burst and once you chase the
Med Ball down, perform the opposite movement pattern. This will not
only work your core, glutes and back, but also your heart, lungs and
legs.

This is a very metabolic exercise, because you will be sprinting.
Perform 2 sets of 6 to 10, alternating sides over which you throw the
ball. Be sure to sprint hard in order to get the most benefit out of
the movement. You may need more rest between sets here, up to a minute
or two and focus on power and speed when going after the ball.

Med Ball Lunges

Hold the Med Ball with both hands and perform lunges. Make sure to
really stretch out on these, taking long but comfortable steps. Make
your entire legs work, making sure to feel it in the groin, glutes,
hammies and quads. if you touch your knee down, do so gently. Don't
slam it down to the ground or floor, as this can cause irritation and
injury.

This is an endurance movement, since the Med Ball will not weigh you
down too much. Set a goal of lunging a certain distance, at least 60
feet and up to 100 or so. Make sure to keep the torso erect throughout
the movement, as the weight of the ball, although light, may cause you
to want to lean forward. Don't allow this to happen.

Med Ball Jumps

Hold the Med Ball in both hands and practice powerful, explosive jumps.
This can be done by leaping as high as possible into the air, or onto a
solid object, such as a Jump Box or a Strongman Tire. Regardless of
what you land on (object or ground), make sure that you absorb the
force throughout the body. The contact of your feet when you land
should be nearly inaudible. This forces you to absorb the force,
causing you to work harder and not get sloppy.

This is also a powerful movement, so keep the reps low, 4 to 8 per set.
Do 3 to 5 sets, depending on your current conditioning and strength
levels. Because you are jumping up and carefully stepping down, this
should not be too hard on the knees.

Med Ball Sled Drags

Attach a Flex Band to a Sled Drag and then loop it around the Med Ball.
Grip the ball with both hands and proceed to pull the set-up backward.
This can be done by keeping the arms out-stretched and then walking
backwards against the tension or by performing a row with the ball
after striding. This movement is particularly good for developing the
grip, especially if you have a large Med Ball and you load the sled up
fairly heavy.

Aim for a given distance on this movement, at least 60 feet and up to
100 or more. While this movement works the full body, it is also very
hard on the Grip, which is a must when training to be fully athletic.
Go for 4 lengths over the course you decide with minimal rest between
sets in order to trigger a substantial metabolic effect.

CORE STRENGTH

Med Ball Tornado Ball

The Tornado Ball is a conditioning tool that is sold on the fitness and
strength market, but they are easy to make by slipping a Med Ball into
a duffel bag. To perform this drill, stand near a solid wall and
exposively sling the ball back and forth against the wall. Effort
should be made to brace with the core, resisting movement from the
recoil of the ball while continuing to sling the ball side to side.

We're looking for speed here. Set up a timer or have a partner watch a
clock for you. Shoot for at least 30 seconds per set and do 3 to 5
sets. This one will get you breathing hard and is tough on the core, so
make sure to do this one towards the end.

Med Ball Leg Lift

Tuck the Med Ball between the knees and grip a pull-up bar. Hang from
the bar and bring the knees up to the chest area under control. This
one is great for an Abdominal finisher at the end of a hard workout.

Shoot for a serious burn with this one. The weight is light so 12 to 20
reps per set should not be out of the question. Do 2 to 4 sets here and
try to keep the rest to 30 seconds or less.

Med Ball Overhead Floor Slam

Take an athletic stance and lean slightly forward. Bring the Med Ball
up over the head engaging a stretch in the lats and core, then fire the
Med Ball down to the floor as hard as possible, being careful not to
have it bounce back up in your face. This movement is great for
creating explosive power with the front of the body, balancing out
against some of the other explosive movements we do throwing the ball
behind us.

This is an explosive and powerful movement, so go until you lose power
here. This could be up to 20 reps. You will really be breathing hard.
You may need longer rest here (1 minute) because more muscles are
involved. Do 2 to 4 sets.

Med Ball Glute Ham Floor Slam

If you have a Reverse Hyper or Glute Ham bench, it can be used for an
interesting variation on the overhead slam. Get in position on the
machine with your core elevated about 45 degrees. From here, perform
Overhead Slams onto the floor. This one will really hit the core hard,
especially the glutes and lower back. This can also be done with
Shoulder Toss mechanics.

This lift is much harder on the lower back, so the reps will most
likely be lower here, 6 to 10 reps. Go for 2 to 4 sets and take your
time between sets.

Med Ball Mini-Tramp Bounces

A Med Ball and Mini-Trampoline make for a fun and challenging core
workout. Place both hands on the Med Ball and start out in the lock-out
position of a Med Ball Push-up with the ball on top of a Mini-Tramp.
From there, begin bouncing up and down. Get ready for a dynamic core,
grip strength and shoulder workout!

This one is TOUGH especially if your Med Ball's tread is worn off, so
be careful. Shoot for 6 reps, but you may be able to do more. Go for 4
sets, making sure you have recovered enough between sets to be ready to
go on each subsequent set.

You have probably not seen many of these exercises, but they are great
additions to add to your training in order to increase your
athleticism.

Keep coming back for more killer information to make you better on the
field.

Jedd

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Tags: Baseball Upper Body Training, core strength, Increase Velocity,
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Eric Cressey's Show and Go

by Jedd Johnson on September 22, 2010
in baseball strength and conditioning, Baseball Success

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Eric Cressey

Eric Cressey is a world-renowned Strength and Conditioning Coach. He
works with athletes of many age and skill levels from youth to
Professionals, and many of them are baseball players.

Why am I telling you this?

Eric Cressey released a brand new product this week called "Show and
Go." This product shows you how athletes should train. Not just to put
on muscle, but to build muscle that will propel you to new heights of
sport-specific performance.

Get Eric's Training Program here => Show and Go

I first met Eric Cressey in Spring of 2008 at Todd Hamer's strength and
conditioning clinic. Eric stood there in front of everyone without a
note card, without an outline, and without a PowerPoint presentation
and proceeded to blow me away with the information he presented on.

Eric is a truly brilliant mind and not only excels in his speaking
engagements but has also written some of the most though-provoking
articles on the internet related to strength training and conditioning,
as well as publishing some very well-respected products in the past,
including Magnificent Mobility and others.

Show and Go is right along these lines and it will make a huge
difference for athletes who are looking to improve, especially baseball
players now that most of you are in the off-season. Now is the time to
start building a bigger foundation and a stronger engine, and this is
the product that will help you do it the right way.

You can get your copy of Eric's "Show and Go," here = > Show and Go by
Eric Cressey.

I've looked up to Eric for years in this profession and it is my
pleasure to send out my affiliate link because I know it can help you
become a better baseball player. In addition to helping you find good
resources for your training, I am offering a bonus to you all.

When you pick up "Show and Go" today, just send me your receipt and I
will shoot you a bonus of your choosing. Pick one of the following:
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* Grip Considerations for the Bench Press (Video)

Just send your ClickBank receipt to my email address along with the
bonus you'd like and I will shoot you one of those three programs. My
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I hope you consider picking up Eric's program today, because he is
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Make it a great day.

Jedd

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Five Things I Wish Someone Told Me

by Jedd Johnson on September 14, 2010
in Baseball Success

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Ya know what, when I was in college, I was nowhere near the best player
on the team. I had a marginal arm and rarely broke 80 MPH on the mound.
You'll probably never hear me talking about anything spectacular I did
on the field while playing baseball at Mansfield University.

Most of my magic was done in the dorm room late at night *wink*
*wink*...

However, I do have some advice for college Freshmen who want to get to
campus in the coming weeks and make an impact in the coach's eyes.

By the way, this short article is inspired by something Jim Wendler
recently wrote on Elite, called 5 Things I Wish Someone Told Me

1. Work Your Ass Off

When I got to campus for Fall practice, most of the Seniors were
F*ck-offs. This in turn, caused the Juniors, Sophomores, and most of
the Freshmen to be F*ck-offs as well. If you go and screw around at
practice, you are not going to be ready for the game, neither
physically or mentally.

To illustrate exactly what was going on when I was at school, let me
tell you a little story. When I was a Freshman in Fall of 1997, the
craze on campus was Pro Wrestling. Just about everybody on campus was a
wrestling fan, and the baseball team was no exception.

So, when it came time to do our 20-minute run through town, the Seniors
took us down behind some trees by the dike in town and we did mock-Pro
Wrestling for most of the time. I was as big if not bigger than most of
the Seniors, so I jumped right in there against them, but that is all
we did. Those first few runs were a joke. We'd jog for like 5 minutes
and get to the "hide-out" do Pro Wrestling for 10 minutes and then job
back.

Shortly after that, my cousin and I hooked up with a Junior on the team
and ran with him instead. That leads me to Point #2.

2. Train with People Better Than You

It will only take you like one practice or maybe two to find out who
the hard workers on the team are. These are probably the ones that get
to practice first and stay the longest. They are probably the ones who
are on the top of the depth chart, as well.

Once you identify the people who put the most effort into their
practices and workouts, approach them and tell them that you want to
work with them. If they as you why, tell them that you want to train
with the best and you will do whatever you can to make them better as
well. Chances are these hard workers will know that you are doing this
because you want to be a hard worker too and they will take you up on
the offer.

Once you are in with them stay with them. Long toss with them. Play
pepper with them. Back them up during bullpens, whatever you have to
do. They will eventually take you under their wing and teach you about
the new level of game play that you are in now; how to get hitters out;
how to get more bite on your curve ball, and more.

As these leaders realize that you are willing to work, they will be
more and more ready to help you and hang with you and the coach will
take notice. It is very important for the coach to take notice of you
so that you stand out in the crowd of new Fall players. Remember, there
will eventually be cuts and there are no guarantees at this level of
play, so make your mark.

3. Do Extra Duties Well

I know when I played ball, the pitchers were the grounds crew,
scorekeepers, foul ball chasers, and more. This may be the case at your
school as well. If so, make sure that you do your extra duties well. If
you have to rake a part of the field, don't just stand there and lean
on the rake. Get your butt around there and do what you are told.

When I played, it was my job to go around the front of the infield with
a push broom and sweep the stray chunks of dirt back onto the infield.
Believe it or not, this is harder than it looks because you don't just
go around and haphazardly push the broom. If you do it that way, you
tear the grass out. You have to hit it at the right angle and you have
to use the right pressure. I figured this out quickly and was able to
not only get the infield behind between first and third done, but also
the base paths and sometimes the base paths. Being able to take care of
tasks like this add to your value and can keep you on the team longer.

On top of that, I would almost always be the first guy at practice, I'd
chase foul balls during the game, I'd be the loudest guy on the
bench... Don't just sit there on your ass during the game. Doing these
kinds of things show the coach your head is in the game and you
eventually want to be out on the field.

4. Eat Right

You've heard of the Freshman 15. This is the average weight a Freshman
puts on when they go to college. You have to be aware of what you eat,
because unlike in High School where you are always on the go, in
college you end up sitting around a lot and if you are in the habit of
continually snacking and eating until you are about to burst (the
helpings are usually unlimited at college) you are going to put weight
on in a hurry. Even baseball players put on weight, because you just
don't burn a lot of calories at practice. There is a lot of standing
around sometimes.

Also keep in mind a weekend full of fast food, pizza, and beer is going
to negate all of the attention you paid to your diet during the week.
You really have to watch out because you don't want to be carrying
around a bunch of extra weight going into the traveling part of the
season, because then it is even harder to eat right and you do even
more sitting around in airports, on buses, and in hotels.

5. Do Well in Class

Your school has demands for the student athletes that the other
students are not subjected to, especially for Grade-Point-Average.
DON"T NEGLECT YOUR CLASSES. You can do all of the other things right
listed above and if you skip class, slack of when you do go, and blow
off your homework, you may just find yourself ineligible when the
Spring comes around.

This could keep you from being able to travel and see the other schools
and will definitely keep you off the field. You are making sacrifices
of 6 AM lifting, Saturday afternoon fund-raisers, and practice or games
throughout the entire week. Don't blow all of the hard work you have
put in for months on end only to be ineligible during the season and
run the risk of suspension or being kicked out.

Guys, these five tips seem simple, but put into action they are HUGE.
Take these into consideration this Fall, so when the Spring rolls
around, you're able to participate when it really counts.

Jedd

P.S. If you are a hard worker, that's great. But you've also got to
make sure you're doing the right things. If you want to know how to
train your forearms, then this is the only resource you need = >
Ultimate Forearm Training for Baseball

Tags: do well in school, increase playing time, tips for making the
team

How to Modify the Burpee for Baseball Players

by Jedd Johnson on September 1, 2010
in Uncategorized

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Welcome to Advanced Baseball Training. At ABT, I am dedicated to
providing my readers with the best information possible for strength
and skill training for the sport of baseball.

Today, I want to show you a movement I use with the Baseball players I
train called the Burpee.

If you don't know what the Burpee is, here is how it is done.

Don't let the simplicity of this bodyweight movement fool you. It is
very intense because it works just about everything from head to toe.

I like Burpees especially because they mimic a fielder diving to the
ground to make a play and then springing to his feet in order to make a
throw at first base.

In fact, this movement pattern can be trained using the Burpee, as I
demonstrate below.

I have put together a few other versions of Diesel Burpees as well.

You can check them out at the following sites:

Synergy Athletics: Intensifying the Burpee

Diesel Crew: Diesel Burpees for Athletes

Make it a great day!

Jedd

P.S. I recently put together a nearly hour-long video on how to train
for Grip Strength. Put your name and email address in the form below
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The Secret Behind Robinson Cano's Arm Strength

by Jedd Johnson on August 30, 2010
in baseball mobility exercises and movements

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This year Robinson Cano has displayed some pretty unbelievable feats of
arm strength.

He has been able to fire the ball to first and turn double plays when
other second basement would have just held onto it.

He has charged in on slow rollers and launched the ball over to first
like he was throwing darts in a bar room, to get the runner out, while
other second basemen would have probably just scooped it up and held
onto it for the safe play.

But probably the most impressive plays Cano has made this season have
been when he has moved to his right behind second base, reached down to
pick up a hard grounder, and while continuing to move away from first
base rotated his upper body to make a powerful throw to first base,
nabbing the runner once again.

cano throw 1

Cano's ability to keep his hips facing in one direction while
simultaneously being able to face his upper torso in the opposite
direction is referred to as Thoracic Spine Mobility, and it is what
separates him from other fielders.

Think about it - what do most fielders do when they need to throw out a
runner at first when they are moving away from the first baseman? They
leap up into the air and whip their body around while momentum carries
them away from first base.

Cano doesn't need to do this. He can rotate his torso with the ease
that an owl rotates his head and face first base while his belt buckle
faces right field. This ability saves him a fraction of a second while
the runner races to safety.

So, the question is how can we attain this kind of Thoracic Mobility?
While Cano's abilities to rotate like this are probably god-given,
there are plenty of movements we can do to improve our abilities, too.

spine anatomy of the spine advanced baseball training

As you can see in the picture above, the Thoracic portion of the spine
is the upper middle portion of the back. It is important to maximize
our mobility in this area of the spine in order to protect the lumbar
region of the spine during rotation.

Three Movements for a Mobile Thoracic Spine

Leaning Band Stretch

thoracic spine mobility stretch starting position thoracic spine
mobility stretch ending position

Attach a heavy band or other tool to a squat cage and grasp it with one
hand. Lean slightly away from the anchor point, while reaching the
other arm upward, mobilizing the thoracic area of the spine.

Lying Rotation

thoracic spine mobility stretch starting position thoracic spine
mobility stretch ending position

Lie on the floor and rotate the hips to one side, holding them there
with your hand. Now, rotate the upper body back and forth under
control, focusing the movement near the Thoracic portion of the spine.
Repeat both sides.

Quadruped Extension

thoracic spine mobility stretch ending position thoracic spine mobility
stretch ending position

Take a position on the hands and knees and place one hand behind the
head. While maintaining an arch in the lower back, point the elbow
downward toward the knee and then rotate the elbow back up, opening the
torso.

Self Myofascial Release

The fascia is the thin casing of tissue surrounding the musculature. It
can get tight and restrict movement. This can be corrected with a self
massage technique called Self Myofascial Release, and all you need in
order to do this is a couple of tennis balls wrapped tight in a sock.

self myofascial release for thoracic mobility

Place the tennis balls inside the sock and then tie the sock off. With
the tennis balls positioned like this, they have enough space for the
spine to fit between them, but the musculature and fascia will be
stimulated by the balls.

self myofascial release for thoracic mobility self myofascial release
for thoracic mobility

Place the Tennis Balls at the bottom of the Thoracic Spine. Lean back
and lean forward slowly allowing the balls to press into the muscle and
fascia. Next, shift the balls upward slightly and repeat the movement.
Do this at each segment of the Thoracic Spine. Depending on where you
are tight, some of these movements will be more difficult and sometimes
painful. Go slowly and hit each segment for best results.

This handful of practices can help you out greatly with your Thoracic
Spine Mobility. Because these movements are simple and require very
little equipment, you can do these movements in your home or dorm room
while watching TV or when a commercial comes on. Do them at least two
or three times per week for a total of 15 minutes for best results.

These movements can also be done as a part of your warm-up before a
workout or practice.

Let me know if you have any questions by leaving a comment. Just click
on the "Share Your Thoughts link above and to the right.

All the best in your training.

Jedd

Tags: mobile, mobility, thoracic mobility, torso mobility

New Articles Coming Your Way Soon!

by Jedd Johnson on August 19, 2010
in baseball strength and conditioning

Share Your Thoughts

Hey there, how's it going.

Check it out, I just sent a bunch of articles over to CriticalBench
and they are gradually getting posted.

Here's me listed as one of the guest writers. Lots of good dudes
featured over there...
Who Writes for Critical Bench???

Here's my profile page. It's a little out-dated. I need to send them
some updates...
Jedd Johnson's Bio Page

And here is the first of many articles that i have sent them. This is a
re-post off the Diesel site, but it is a pretty good one if you are
looking for info on incorporating Odd Object Training in your
program...
Beginner Keg Lifting

When the rest of them get posted, I'll let you know. There's a couple
of good ones for baseball application.

Until then all the best to you.

Jedd

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Ultimate Forearm Training Testimonial

by Jedd Johnson on August 18, 2010
in baseball forearm training, baseball strength and conditioning, Grip
Wrist Forearm Training, testimonials

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Ultimate Forearm Training Feedback

I recently got a note from a Baseball Player named Noe Saul that sent
in this feedback about Ultimate Forearm Training for Baseball:
"I have read all the bonuses and those by themselves are amazing
products. They really add way more to the program then I expected.
And as for the manual, I am completely blown away Jedd... I knew it
was an amazing product to begin with but when I began to read the
manual it was at a whole new level. I give this an A+ Jedd. Amazing
is what I describe this product as. I really like that you have all
the exercises so we can mix it up. Can we make our own circuits?
Thanks a bunch Jedd this will be put to use right away."

Noe, thanks a lot for the solid feedback, my friend!

If you haven't picked up Ultimate Forearm Training for Baseball and you
are either a player or a coach, you really need to get this thing. Why?

Because it's a literal Grip Strength Exercise ENCYCLOPEDIA.

This thing has 200 exercises in it using a variety of equipment,
including Pinch Plates, Grippers, Fat Bars, Dumbbells, Barbells, Axles,
Ropes, Kettlebells, Hubs, Rubber Bands, Sand Buckets, Lever Pinch
Devices, and just about every other piece of equipment ever invented
for training Grip.

Aside from all that, I also show you a bunch of stuff you can make on
your own to train grip with as well. I know a lot of people out there
don't have a huge budget to go out and buy a crapload of Grippers and
other specialized Grip training equipment. For that reason I show a
bunch of Home Made Grip Training Remedies that you can make from wood,
steel, and other stuff you get from the hardware store.

In the feedback above, Noe asks, "Can we make our own circuits?"

The answer is DEFINITELY!

I put together 20 workouts that can be done in their entirety or can be
broken up into pieces to meet the time constraints you have in your own
workout. Plus, you can pull out any exercise you don't like or don't
have the equipment for and then plug something else in there that you
prefer or DO have the equipment for.

On top of all of that, I also stuck in the book an extensive section on
injury prevention and rehab. This includes tools that I have bought and
used over the years to recover from injuries I have had, ways to
warm-up prior to grip contests, and other things I have done. Believe
me - I PUT MY HANDS THROUGH HELL and know how annoying an injury can be
in the hands or lower arms, so i packed that section with good solid
stuff as well.

You'll also see that Noe talked about all of the bonuses being good
enough to be products on their own. Check out the bonuses included in
this unbelievable package:
Loaded Bat Grip Training Guide: I show you how to use loaded bat
training to gain grip strength without risking your mechanics.
Tube Ball Grip Training Guide: I show you how to keep your lower
arms injury free all season long using simple movements with the
Tube Ball. They're not just for rotator cuffs any more.
Year-Round Strength Training Program Guide: I show you how to set
up your year-round training program to match what else is going on
in your athletic schedule without risking overtraining and
maximizing your results.
Essential Forearm Stretches for Baseball: These are the exercises I
do every workout to ward off injuries from my high intensity grip
training.
20 Done-for-You Grip and Forearm Workouts: I put together 20
workouts for you so you never get board and can use them to branch
off into other good solid workouts.
8-Week Grip Training Program (Video & Print-out): This has been a
bonus I have used on several products that has gotten a lot of good
feedback over the last couple of years. This comes with a video
that demonstrates all of the movements.
Grip Considerations for the Bench Press: Want a big bench? Set
yourself apart by doing these simple movements to increase your
grip strength and the control you have over the bar. SURPRISE!
These movements will translate to baseball as well.
Medicine Ball Training Manual: Smitty put this bonus together a
couple years back and it is always popular. You won't believe the
variety of Med Ball exercises Smitty shows you for core power,
explosive ability and strength.

This package is loaded with value. There is no risk.

Don't even think of it as a purchase, consider it an investment in your
training going forward. And if you get it and don't like it, there is a
30-day money back guarantee.

You can get it here = > Forearm Strength Training for Baseball

Thanks again to Noe for that outstanding testimonial. That is why I
work so hard on these products so that I can really make a solid
impression with you.

All the best in your training,

Jedd

Tags: forearm strength, forearm training, grip strength, grip training

How Can I Help You?

by Jedd Johnson on August 5, 2010
in Uncategorized

2 Comments
jedd johnson advanced baseball training

Hello. Jedd Johnson here. Welcome to Advanced Baseball Training.

I started this site as a way to help baseball players better develop
their on-the-field skills as well as the way they prepare for their
sport off the field.

I want to help you with your game by giving you the best knowledge and
instruction on strength and conditioning for the sport of baseball
while also pointing you to the best resources I know of.

I want to be as helpful to you as I can, and in order to do that, I
also need to know a little bit about the people that I am serving.

If you could, please leave a comment in the sections below letting me
know a bit about yourself and what you would like to know more about.

For instance, when I was playing baseball, I thought doing endless sets
of crunches were going to give me the core strength I needed to throw
hard and hit far. Unfortunately, I was indeed not working my core
efficiently at all, something I never learned about until years after I
was done playing.

I want to help YOU so that you can avoid these types of mistakes. So
please let me know a little bit about you in the comments below and we
can start doing some serious work.

Thanks for your time and all the best in your training.

Jedd

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The Hammer Chain Twist

by Jedd Johnson on August 2, 2010
in Grip Wrist Forearm Training

Share Your Thoughts

Hey there. I hope you're doing well.

I wanted to let you know about some of the training I have been doing
lately that is giving me some pretty good results, so that you can try
to apply it to your training.

About once per week, I do a movement that is in my Ultimate Forearm
Training for Baseball Manual called the Hammer Chain Twist.

This movement involves taking a sledge hammer and attaching a chain to
the end of it out near the head.

From there, I grip onto the handle down near the end and hold it
parallel to the ground while I twist the chain upwards. The more I
twist, the heavier the hammer and the chain get and the more difficult
the exercise gets.

This an intense exercise that can make a great finisher for your
workout or practice, plus it hits everything from the elbow down
wickedly! So check it out. It's part of the circuit in this video. The
only difference is instead of using a sledge hammer, I used a Stronger
Grip Leverage Club...

Got Questions? Be sure to reply to leave a comment!

In the meantime, keep hitting the gym and the ball hard!

-Jedd-

Tags: forearm training, grip strength, grip training, hand strength,
wrist strength, wrist training

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