Apex Sports: Muscle up for Softball

MUSCLE UP FOR SOFTBALL

Yes this is yours truly acting a fool at the ball park but I always was ready to go by doing the work in the off season so that I could mangle a softball run hard and play 6 games in a day if needed. It all boils down to a few things ,how bad you want to be good and how hard are you gonna work to get there.

Simple and consistent is the best way to go vs. waiting till march to train hard for 2 weeks and start playing ball. things you can do 2-3 times a week 45 min a day and you will get stronger and a faster bat for the season.

1. Rotational pushups 3-4 sets 10-15 reps

2. Weighted crunches 30-40

3. Rotational medicine ball twists 3-4 sets 20-30 reps

4. Triceps not just bench press but close grip press 3-4 sets to exhaustion at the end of a workout

5. Dead lifts 3-4 sets 5-10 reps ask Brett Helmer a former power lifter about dead lifts and how important a strong back is in blasting a ball.

6. Forearms 3-4 sets should do it

7. Sprints 40 yard dash 10-12 times at end of workout will keep legs strong

8. Stretch before and after will help prevent injuries and help the body recovery.

here are some great links with more tips and workouts to help..

1. Body Building Bat Speed

2. LiveStrong

3. Be A Better Hitter