The terms “scap retraction” and “scap load” are in vogue for many athletes looking to boost velocity and improve throwing output. Scap retraction, or shoulder horizontal abduction, refers to the upper arm moving behind the plane of the shoulders. We often see athletes in the gym spending extra time trying to feel takeaway, generating high …
Working in the strength and conditioning industry, you often hear the phrase “my (particular muscle) is sore what should I do?” When we work with baseball players, arm soreness is a daily occurrence. The first thing we must address is if this arm pain is from soreness or is it a possible injury. In this …
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How to build arm strength is an ongoing conversation. Does throwing more build arm strength? Some preach that arm strength is developed by throwing more and at higher intensities. Then there are others saying that you can not build strength through throwing. With so many coaches, teams, and gurus selling throwing programs to increase velocity, …