4 moves for improving throwing speed with barrett.stover.rsp ⬇️
Research shows that improving your lower body, core, and upper body power improves throwing velocity - so let’s get after it!
Program:
Proteus D2 Extension ➡️ 3 sets of 8-12 reps
Weighted Jumps➡️ 3 sets of 3-5 reps
Deadlift ➡️4 sets of 3-5 reps
Bench Press ➡️4 sets of 4-6 reps
Movement deep dive:
1️⃣ D2 Extension ➡️ Through thousands of evaluations on Proteus, D2 Extension on the dominant side has shown to have a significant correlation to throwing velocity. This makes sense because it’s testing the strength/power of the front of the shoulder which help accelerate the arm in the throwing motion. So strengthening the front of the shoulder in the D2 Extension pattern could help arm acceleration.
2️⃣ DB Bench ➡️ Similar to D2 extension, strengthening the anterior shoulder should help arm acceleration, and the pec specifically has been identified as a primary internal rotator. Focusing on strength should be the initial...
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