Athletic Strength And Power

Category: Baseball Strength

  • “POWER HIT” with Cincinnati Reds S&C Coach Matt Krause

    Asap baseballWe’re always trying to touch all the bases, so we ventured back down to Great American Ball Park to see Cincinnati Reds Strength & Conditioning Coach Matt Krause.  You’ve seen Matt in our other baseball strength segments known as “POWER HIT with Cincinnati Reds Strength Coach Matt Krause.”

    In this video, Matt Krause explains the nuts & bolts of the Cincinnati Reds In-Season conditioning program…. the one that keeps the Reds on pace toward their goal of a pennant winning season!  

    This Athletic Strength And Power Podcast is brought to you by: One Source Optimal Nutrition…..What’s your favorite flavor?
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  • “POWER HIT” with Cincinnati Reds S&C Coach Matt Krause

    Asap baseballWe’re always trying to touch all the bases, so we ventured back down to Great American Ball Park to see Cincinnati Reds Strength & Conditioning Coach Matt Krause.  You’ve seen Matt in our other baseball strength segments known as “POWER HIT with Cincinnati Reds Strength Coach Matt Krause.”

    In this video, Matt Krause explains the nuts & bolts of the Cincinnati Reds In-Season conditioning program…. the one that keeps the Reds on pace toward their goal of a pennant winning season!  

    This Athletic Strength And Power Podcast is brought to you by: One Source Optimal Nutrition…..What’s your favorite flavor?
    One source

  • ASAP Podcast: Dusty Baker Cincinnati Reds Manager

    Dusty_baker Think you've seen and know a little bit about baseball? Imagine being involved with nearly 5,000 games! That's how much involvement in the game of baseball that today's ASAP Podcast guest Dusty Baker has had. Baker knows the history of the game from his days as a kid…with his own heroes. History of the game as a star player. History of the game with today's brand of game and players, too. And he has the stories to go with the experience. For example, in this podcast, Dusty talks about some of the "strength training" that the great Hank Aaron did. He also tells about the evolution of strength training in baseball and how different it was.

    click here  ASAP Podcast: Dusty Baker

    And how about these stats?

    • NLCS MVP
    • World Series Champ
    • Two time All Star
    • Gold Glove Award
    • Silver Slugger
    • Four Times Manager of the Year

    One sourcePresently, Dusty Baker's Cincinnati Reds ball club is in second place… a nice, developing young team that will certainly make a serious run at the National League crown. He also is a big fan of One Source Optimal Nutrition….. STRAWBERRY.

    So check out this ASAP Podcast. Click on the photo of Dusty Baker or the gray media bar.

    ASAP Podcast by Ed Cicale http://www.athleticstrengthandpower.com

     

     

  • ASAP Podcast: Dusty Baker Cincinnati Reds Manager

    Dusty_baker Think you've seen and know a little bit about baseball? Imagine being involved with nearly 5,000 games! That's how much involvement in the game of baseball that today's ASAP Podcast guest Dusty Baker has had. Baker knows the history of the game from his days as a kid…with his own heroes. History of the game as a star player. History of the game with today's brand of game and players, too. And he has the stories to go with the experience. For example, in this podcast, Dusty talks about some of the "strength training" that the great Hank Aaron did. He also tells about the evolution of strength training in baseball and how different it was.

    click here  ASAP Podcast: Dusty Baker

    And how about these stats?

    • NLCS MVP
    • World Series Champ
    • Two time All Star
    • Gold Glove Award
    • Silver Slugger
    • Four Times Manager of the Year

    One sourcePresently, Dusty Baker's Cincinnati Reds ball club is in second place… a nice, developing young team that will certainly make a serious run at the National League crown. He also is a big fan of One Source Optimal Nutrition….. STRAWBERRY.

    So check out this ASAP Podcast. Click on the photo of Dusty Baker or the gray media bar.

    ASAP Podcast by Ed Cicale http://www.athleticstrengthandpower.com

     

     

  • The Rotator Cuff

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    What is the rotator cuff?
    The rotator cuff is a term used for a complicated area of the shoulder joint, comprised of mainly tendons. However, for the sake of training that area for the prevention of injuries, the muscles can also be considered part of the “cuff”. The rotator cuff allows us to extend our arms up over our heads, rotate our shoulders, and throw a ball or object.
    The main muscles that make up the rotator cuff are:

    • the Supraspinatus
    • the Infraspinatus
    • the Teres Major
    • the SubscapularisRotator_cuff

    Other important muscles in this region that need to be considered are the latissimus dorsi, the deltoids, the pectoralis muscles and the biceps and triceps. All of the aforementioned muscles play a key role in the function of the shoulder.

    Athletes, especially those who are required to do a lot of throwing need to pay special attention to this area of the body. Career ending injuries or painful, nagging type injuries have been the demise of many athletes…both professional and amateur. Things can go wrong in this area….including, the aging process- where the shoulder slowly degrades over time, overuse injuries that lead to tedonitis, tears and sprains. Other injuries are due to muscle imbalances and also hard or heavy impact to the region. Rotatorcufftear

    A specialized program needs to be used to prevent injuries to the rotator cuff. This includes proper strengthening exercise and a regular flexibility program.

    STRENGTH TRAINING for the Rotator Cuff
    The following exercises should be included in a comprehensive program for the rotator cuff.

    • Side lateral raises
    • Side deltoid flys with a cable machine
    • Front Deltoid Raises with a dumbell
    • Rear deltoid flys (machine or dumbells)
    • Dumbell Shoulder press on a inclined bench
    • Lying “L” Flys
    • Standing “L” Flys
    • Lying Flys (arms straight out)
    • Normal Grip Bench Press (avoid the wide grip technique!)

    Avoid dumbell pullovers, wide grip bench press, behind the neck pulldowns and, if you’ve had a shoulder separation…avoid dips, too.

    FLEXIBILITY PROGRAM

    • Straight Armed Pectoralis Stretch
    • Overhead Pole Stretch
    • External Rotation Stretch
    • Partner Deltoid Stretch

    If you are in the greater Cincinnati or Northern Kentucky region and you are an athlete who does a lot of throwing….quarterback, softball, baseball, track and field events, golf or any other activity that requires constant use of the rotator cuff…. Check out the professional sports personal trainers at The Workout in Covington and ASAP at The Western Sports Mall. They’ll be able to help you to target this area and help prevent…or rehabilitate injury to the rotator cuff.
    Call Doug Monaghan in Covington, Kentucky today to start your Workout @ 859-261-4111
    Call Jamie Ray at 513-240-7311 for the ASAP at The Western Sports Mall (Cincinnati’s west side)

    All Rights Reserved   Copyright 2012 www.athleticstrengthandpower.com  blogpost by Ed Cicale

  • The Rotator Cuff

    420pxbaseball_pitching_motion_2004

    What is the rotator cuff?
    The rotator cuff is a term used for a complicated area of the shoulder joint, comprised of mainly tendons. However, for the sake of training that area for the prevention of injuries, the muscles can also be considered part of the “cuff”. The rotator cuff allows us to extend our arms up over our heads, rotate our shoulders, and throw a ball or object.
    The main muscles that make up the rotator cuff are:

    • the Supraspinatus
    • the Infraspinatus
    • the Teres Major
    • the SubscapularisRotator_cuff

    Other important muscles in this region that need to be considered are the latissimus dorsi, the deltoids, the pectoralis muscles and the biceps and triceps. All of the aforementioned muscles play a key role in the function of the shoulder.

    Athletes, especially those who are required to do a lot of throwing need to pay special attention to this area of the body. Career ending injuries or painful, nagging type injuries have been the demise of many athletes…both professional and amateur. Things can go wrong in this area….including, the aging process- where the shoulder slowly degrades over time, overuse injuries that lead to tedonitis, tears and sprains. Other injuries are due to muscle imbalances and also hard or heavy impact to the region. Rotatorcufftear

    A specialized program needs to be used to prevent injuries to the rotator cuff. This includes proper strengthening exercise and a regular flexibility program.

    STRENGTH TRAINING for the Rotator Cuff
    The following exercises should be included in a comprehensive program for the rotator cuff.

    • Side lateral raises
    • Side deltoid flys with a cable machine
    • Front Deltoid Raises with a dumbell
    • Rear deltoid flys (machine or dumbells)
    • Dumbell Shoulder press on a inclined bench
    • Lying “L” Flys
    • Standing “L” Flys
    • Lying Flys (arms straight out)
    • Normal Grip Bench Press (avoid the wide grip technique!)

    Avoid dumbell pullovers, wide grip bench press, behind the neck pulldowns and, if you’ve had a shoulder separation…avoid dips, too.

    FLEXIBILITY PROGRAM

    • Straight Armed Pectoralis Stretch
    • Overhead Pole Stretch
    • External Rotation Stretch
    • Partner Deltoid Stretch

    If you are in the greater Cincinnati or Northern Kentucky region and you are an athlete who does a lot of throwing….quarterback, softball, baseball, track and field events, golf or any other activity that requires constant use of the rotator cuff…. Check out the professional sports personal trainers at The Workout in Covington and ASAP at The Western Sports Mall. They’ll be able to help you to target this area and help prevent…or rehabilitate injury to the rotator cuff.
    Call Doug Monaghan in Covington, Kentucky today to start your Workout @ 859-261-4111
    Call Jamie Ray at 513-240-7311 for the ASAP at The Western Sports Mall (Cincinnati’s west side)

    All Rights Reserved   Copyright 2012 www.athleticstrengthandpower.com  blogpost by Ed Cicale

  • ASAP Podcast: Dr. Timothy Kremchek Cincinnati Reds Team Physician

    Rotator-cuffCincinnati Reds Strength & Conditioning Coach Matt Krause hosted his first strength and conditioning clinic last week… many very good speakers on hand. That list included Bronson Arroyo, Chip Morton (Bengals), Billy Hatcher, Michele Macedonio (Nutritionist) and Dr. Timothy Kremchek, the team orthopedic physician of the Cincinnati Reds. That gave us the opportunity to talk about the rotator cuff, etc. for this ASAP Athletic Strength And Power Podcast.
    Just click on the ASAP Logo to hear and/or download this exclusive interview. Or, the gray podcast player below. There is also the Youtube version, too.  For further information, Dr. Kremchek would be more that happy to take emails at:
    Kremchek@aol.com 

     ASAP Podcast with Dr Tim Kremchek

     

     

    Also, here's a great Rotator Cuff exercise video with Matt Krause: 

    Blogpost and Interview by Ed Cicale
    All Rights Reserved Copyright 2011 Athletic Strength And Power

     

  • ASAP Podcast: Dr. Timothy Kremchek Cincinnati Reds Team Physician

    Rotator-cuffCincinnati Reds Strength & Conditioning Coach Matt Krause hosted his first strength and conditioning clinic last week… many very good speakers on hand. That list included Bronson Arroyo, Chip Morton (Bengals), Billy Hatcher, Michele Macedonio (Nutritionist) and Dr. Timothy Kremchek, the team orthopedic physician of the Cincinnati Reds. That gave us the opportunity to talk about the rotator cuff, etc. for this ASAP Athletic Strength And Power Podcast.
    Just click on the ASAP Logo to hear and/or download this exclusive interview. Or, the gray podcast player below. There is also the Youtube version, too.  For further information, Dr. Kremchek would be more that happy to take emails at:
    Kremchek@aol.com 

     ASAP Podcast with Dr Tim Kremchek

     

     

    Also, here's a great Rotator Cuff exercise video with Matt Krause: 

    Blogpost and Interview by Ed Cicale
    All Rights Reserved Copyright 2011 Athletic Strength And Power

     

  • Reds Clinic Round-up….. and Grip4orce: Revolutionizing Grip Strength

    Slide-2Last Saturday, I attended Matt Krause's Cincinnati Reds Strength & Conditionng Clinic. It was a very nicely done seminar…. all at Great American Ball Park. What a great place to have it! And Bronson Arroyo was there… he has a renewed fervor in his off-season training program right now and wants to help the Reds overcome their down year. He's been training down in Naples, Florida and trying to get himself stronger than ever. He's also been working on hip and lower body flexibility as he'll be trying to add some speed to his fast ball this year…. a necessity when you pitch half of your games in a hitters ballpark like GABP.

    I also got to speak extensively with Dr. Timothy Kremchek. In fact, we recorded a podcast which will be edited and posted on this site soon.

    Right-top-bannerAdditionally, I spoke with several vendors at the clinic, most notably Jim Hartman of GripForce "Grip4orce Inc." where they are "Revolutionizing Grip Strength" with their very cool product. My first exposure to using the Grip4orce was when I visited Michigan State University last year. Coach Mannie had many of the machines there outfitted with these training tools.There's a host of other bigtime pro and collegiate programs using these things now.

    Basically it's a rubbery device that the athlete has to squeeze down while using dumbells, barbells and machine grips…..and it forces the trainee to activate more muscles while performing many different exercises. I liked them so much, I got a pair of them…. there are two sizes…or "tensions" to choose from: Regular and Stiff Flex. (Of course, I chose the more difficult model). I have just started using them in my training and I have to admit….I can really feel the difference at the end of the routine. And trust me…..price won't scare you away: $39 bucks! Screen shot 2010-08-29 at 6.02.26 PM

    Blogpost by Ed Cicale           All Rights Reserved        Athletic Strength And Power

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  • Reds Clinic Round-up….. and Grip4orce: Revolutionizing Grip Strength

    Slide-2Last Saturday, I attended Matt Krause's Cincinnati Reds Strength & Conditionng Clinic. It was a very nicely done seminar…. all at Great American Ball Park. What a great place to have it! And Bronson Arroyo was there… he has a renewed fervor in his off-season training program right now and wants to help the Reds overcome their down year. He's been training down in Naples, Florida and trying to get himself stronger than ever. He's also been working on hip and lower body flexibility as he'll be trying to add some speed to his fast ball this year…. a necessity when you pitch half of your games in a hitters ballpark like GABP.

    I also got to speak extensively with Dr. Timothy Kremchek. In fact, we recorded a podcast which will be edited and posted on this site soon.

    Right-top-bannerAdditionally, I spoke with several vendors at the clinic, most notably Jim Hartman of GripForce "Grip4orce Inc." where they are "Revolutionizing Grip Strength" with their very cool product. My first exposure to using the Grip4orce was when I visited Michigan State University last year. Coach Mannie had many of the machines there outfitted with these training tools.There's a host of other bigtime pro and collegiate programs using these things now.

    Basically it's a rubbery device that the athlete has to squeeze down while using dumbells, barbells and machine grips…..and it forces the trainee to activate more muscles while performing many different exercises. I liked them so much, I got a pair of them…. there are two sizes…or "tensions" to choose from: Regular and Stiff Flex. (Of course, I chose the more difficult model). I have just started using them in my training and I have to admit….I can really feel the difference at the end of the routine. And trust me…..price won't scare you away: $39 bucks! Screen shot 2010-08-29 at 6.02.26 PM

    Blogpost by Ed Cicale           All Rights Reserved        Athletic Strength And Power

    Rogers