which one should i do first? throw (long toss, off a mound) or lift weights? thanks
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austin9,
What are you doing now?
What are you doing now?
i dont do any throwing program right now but i want to start one. right now i have a 2 hour period where i play basketball and then lift. i can sacrifice any of that time to make it work though.
Throw prior to lifting. Lifting first will fatigue the muscles and can result in poor mechanics and injury.
k thanks guys. for my throwing though should i just do like 10 throws and move back 15 yards and 10 more throws until im about 170 ft away? im not really sure how to do this. Im a pitcher and shortstop but if i had to choose only one i would choose shortstop. i would just like to gain arm strength over all and velocity on my throws from short and on the mound. any help on a throwing program would be appriciated greatly.
is it ok to do a throwing program in the morning when you have a game in the evening and you might pitch in?
long toss and get an exercise band cause all weights do is wear your muscles down but if you do decide to do weights less weights more reps
Weights, if done properly and geared towards pitching should not "tear your muscles down". Out of season seek higher weights/less reps 3x week and in-season seek lower weights/more reps 2x week. Avoid overhead pressing motions, lat pulldowns and bench presses. If you must do them, go for very light weights. Emphasize the core and the legs.
