Does working out compensate for long toss, IOW, will your arm get just as strong if you work out, or is long toss needed? thanks
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I would definately add long toss to your workout (before weights).
quote:Originally posted by Catch43:
Does working out compensate for long toss, IOW, will your arm get just as strong if you work out, or is long toss needed? thanks
I like long toss better than weightlifting.
Unless you follow a pitching-specific weightlifting routine, you can actually damage your arm by creating muscle imbalances.
quote:Does working out compensate for long toss, IOW, will your arm get just as strong if you work out, or is long toss needed? thanks
Long toss does NOT compensate for working out.
A good program for pitchers:
Long Toss
Lifting- Legs/back/hips mostly
Lightweight Dumbbell Circuits- shoulders
Cardiovascular work- run,run,run
Core Strength Training (med. ball)- hips
Ab & Back work to keep the middle strong
Great pitchers do all of these things.
Keep working hard,
Justin Stringer
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I'm not a pitcher, I'm a catcher, but I want to improve my throwing..so I was wondering if working out does everything long toss would do...
