Power Exercises
Power exercises are selected so that the athletes are trained to transmit force and power from the ground up through the kinetic chain and is a primary prerequisite for the development of neuromuscular synergy,stabilization, kinesthesis and proprioception carrying over to specific baseball movements like pitching and hitting (Stone et al., 2007).
Power Movements (Stone et al., 2007)
Power Movements (Stone et al., 2007)
- Sub-maximal acceleration efforts.
- Intensity should fall between 30-85% of 1 RM
- Action Speed: Maximal and explosive
- Rep Volume 1-3 reps/set @ 70-85%; 3-5 reps/set @ 50-70%
- Set Volume 3-7 per exercise
- Set Rest Rate: 3-8 min between sets; daily sessions