Read before: Part 1: Baseball Physical Preparation: Aerobic Fitness 101 In part 1, we provided the physiological rationale for incorporating aerobic development into baseball physical preparatory programs. Here, we’ll discuss how to translate theory into practice. To begin, we must dispel some common myths about aerobic development. Aerobic Development Myths The first is that […]
The Biggest Problems With Your Offseason
I’ve got a bone to pick. A few actually..but as a relatively newish retired baseball player, I’ve grown to see my past, the current state of the game, and the future of the sport in a different light. When playing, I had blinders on. I was totally wrapped up and obsessed in accomplishment and […]
Baseball Physical Preparation : Oxidative Fitness For Baseball by Pat Davidson
Note from Chad and Andrew: We are absolutely fired up that Pat Davidson and Doug Kechijian have decided to come on board at Show Me Strength and address all things physical preparation for the baseball athlete. Pat and Doug are two of the most knowledgable, yet humble professionals we know, while also doubling on the side as […]
Baseball Physical Preparation: Aerobic Fitness 101 by Doug Kechijian
Note from Andrew: Chad and I are thrilled that Pat Davidson and Doug Kechijian have decided to come on board at Show Me Strength and address all things physical preparation for the baseball athlete. Pat and Doug are two of the most knowledgable, yet humble professionals, while also doubling on the side as savages. We […]
10 Nutrition Thoughts for the MLB Off-Season
I’ve been away from Show Me Strength for far too long. During my hiatus, I was working on making a comeback with my baseball career and graduating from Hahvard. The former didn’t materialize so it was time to retire and echo in new challenges and trials to master and overcome in my post-baseball life. For […]
Intelligent Core Finishers (Part 2)
In Part 1 of this series we covered some pretty important concepts when programming and executing ab exercises during your workout. I shared that I believe it’s very important that we train the core for health —> performance –> physique. Core training needs to address default movement patterns, postures, and weaknesses before you worry about […]
Intelligent Core Finishers (Part 1)
There’s not a much more satisfying feeling in fitness than waking up with some nice sore abs from your workout the previous day. I’ll happily attest to that, as I’ve never been one to naturally have abs carved out of stone and a super low body fat percentage. <– (Beer and too much chipotle […]
6 Weeks to Shredded 2.0
After much debate, Chad and I have decided to re-open our 6 Weeks to Shredded program. It’s not that we had any concern over whether or not our methodology worked because it did. In fact, when we first devised the program I remarked to Chad that the science is too good to fail. Obviously, […]
6 Glute Exercises You Need To Try
Unless you’re a genetic freak, building a respectable set of cheeks takes a bit of work and a bit of variability. No one really wants to hear this, but it’s the truth. You need to really come at your butt from all angles, all loading schemes, and all intensities if you want the best […]
5 Reasons your Baseball Team is Full of “Dad Bods”
If there is one sport that totally encapsulates the “dad bod” phenomenon, it is baseball. It’s just one of those activities that doesn’t take tremendous fitness prowess to be great at. In fact, while it might seem like baseball players look fit (uniforms hide a lot), for the most part they are just skilled at […]