The Complicated Relationship Between Baseball and the Bench Press

The Complicated Relationship Between Baseball and the Bench Press

It is no secret that some baseball coaches live to hate the bench press. The bench press develops the muscles of the chest and anterior shoulder, and, when used too often in strength training programs, can cause tightness and imbalances that put baseball and softball players at risk for shoulder injury. But does this mean we should simply ditch the bench altogether? Scott Colby, M.A., CSCS, lends his expertise on the relationship between the sport of baseball and the bench press, and makes a case for keeping this controversial lift in your training program.

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All You Need To Know About Acceleration: Zero to Sixty With Alex Harrison

All You Need To Know About Acceleration: Zero to Sixty With Alex Harrison

The ability to accelerate—to reach top speed from a dead stop—is crucial in almost every sport. For some athletes, being fast comes naturally. Others have to work at it. But anyone can train to improve their acceleration, so long as they understand and practice these basic principles.

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Developing Mental Toughness

Developing Mental Toughness

Resilience, determination, grit, a “never-say-die” attitude—all attempt to describe the intangible qualities that produce mental toughness, or MT, in an athlete. Guest contributor Tyler Christiansen of the NSCA helps Coach Jace define this tricky "X-factor" that coaches look for, and how athletes can develop it.

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Bro Shoulders: The Importance of Upper-Back and Shoulder Mobility

Bro Shoulders: The Importance of Upper-Back and Shoulder Mobility

That guy doing nothing but bicep curls and crunches in the weight room? He's on his merry way to developing "Bro Shoulders." But this doesn't have to be your fate. Dr. Adam Shildmyer talks upper-back and shoulder mobility, and how you can avoid the horrendous performance losses caused by Bro Shoulders.

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The Partnership Between Volt and the NSCA - Why It Makes Sense

The Partnership Between Volt and the NSCA - Why It Makes Sense

We couldn’t be more excited to announce our new partnership with the National Strength and Conditioning Association! Volt Co-Founder/CEO Dan Giuliani takes to the blog today to elaborate on this important relationship, and what it means for the future of Volt and the S&C industry. 

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