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6 Non-Negotiable Weight Room Lifts for Pitchers 💪🔥 1. Reverse Lunge 2. Sled Push/Drag 3. Single-Leg DB RDL 4. Nordic ISO 5. Reverse Crunch 6. Trunk Rotation More on each below ⬇️ 1. Reverse Lunge The safety bar reverse lunge builds strength in the split squat position you land in when you throw. Teaching your body to be strong there makes everything else easier. Target 1.5-1.8x bodyweight for the best carryover to the mound. 2. Sled Push/Drag Three variations in one: push, side drag, and reverse drag. Minimal spinal compression while still training the force output qualities pitchers need across all three planes of movement. 3. Single Leg DB RDL Targets the posterior chain with an emphasis on the lead leg block. High-velo guys stop momentum fast, then drive through length. This movement builds the hamstring and glute strength to do exactly that. 4. Nordic ISO One of the harder exercises on this list. This exercise trains the posterior chain directly, teaching the hamstrings how to isometrically contract before landing. 5. Reverse Crunch The abs resist spinal extension as you move down the mound. This exercise teaches your trunk to delay rotation until the last second. 6. Trunk Rotation Isolates the trunk and trains force output from a powerful landing position. Keep arms fully extended so the trunk does the work. Going too light kills the feedback.
Tread Athletics80,822 views • 1 month ago

Why did Yamamoto begin throwing the Javelin?🤔 He claims that his elbow stopped hurting as soon as he started. It's possible this could be explained by improved sequencing or getting the arm more in plane & on time. However, this is a different question from: Should YOU throw the javelin?
Tread Athletics540,443 views • 10 months ago

Here's a unique way to teach a pitcher how to ride the slope. I call it the "Sliding Hinge Drill" An initial teaching tool for guys who: ✅ Extend off the back leg ✅ Lose foot stability ✅ Lose torso positioning Hard throwers "move forward while staying back." They initiate this by creating ground force through a stable back foot. The head stays back, trunk stays stacked and pelvis stays relatively level. Once they "feel it" this can be generalized to dynamic drills. I want to reiterate that this is an early teaching tool for guys who have no idea how to hinge. Pitchers with good back sides don't need to put the training wheels back on.
Tread Athletics56,103 views • 1 month ago

"Today, I want to focus on in-zone." 🎯 Riley Jacob Cooper won a National Championship with LSU in 2023 and was drafted by the Orioles the same year. 🏆 He's prepping for Pro Day at Tread HQ in hopes of signing with a new organization after snagging a new indoor fastball PR in the process. 📈 Coach: Cody Whitten
Tread Athletics321,290 views • 8 months ago

Why did Yamamoto begin throwing the Javelin?🤔 He claims that his elbow stopped hurting as soon as he started. It's possible this could be explained by improved sequencing or getting the arm more in plane & on time. However, this is a different question from: should YOU throw the javelin?
Tread Athletics218,567 views • 10 months ago

"Stop that rotation and reach out to him." 🎯 Simon Bargo averaged 8.5" IVB and 18.7" HB at 82.5 mph on his changeup in this pen at Tread HQ. 🤢 Bargo struck out 24 in 16.1 IP at the University of Charleston this spring and is working hard to improve command of his arsenal. 📈 Craig Stem
Tread Athletics27,345 views • 1 month ago

"I don't know what to say, man." 😳 Justin Feld might have just thrown the most casual upper-90s bullpen at Tread. He PR'd at Tread HQ this winter before throwing 66.0 innings at Gonzaga, where he earned First Team All-WCC honors, nearly halved his ERA from 2025, and topped 97.1 mph. 🔥 2 days after this bullpen and moments after the draft concluded, the Chicago White Sox signed Feld. 🧦 Coach: Ryan Flippo #TreadFam
Tread Athletics31,107 views • 1 month ago

"They look a little nastier out of the Kershaw..." 🤯 Kenny Serwa signed with the Tigers out of Tread's 2025 Pro Day after showcasing the world's hardest knuckleball. 📈 He swung by Tread HQ to put a final stamp on his first full offseason as an affiliated pro. 🐅 Coach: Cody Whitten
Tread Athletics106,551 views • 6 months ago

***We're hiring a Head of Media*** This individual will be the architect of our media and content ecosystem, responsible for turning the brand, personalities, athlete results, and coaching expertise into the most trusted and authoritative pitching education platform in the world. You will be managing a team of talented creatives, overseeing their professional development and directly impacting the direction of our brand. A couple of quick details: -This role is full-time, based in Charlotte, NC -A high-level playing/player development background is mandatory. You must understand our core audience on a deep level. -This is a senior-level role. We're looking for a proven leader. -We're explicitly NOT looking for a Performance Marketer to run ad campaigns -$145-$185K+ target year 1 comp (salary + expected bonus), BOE -High upside as the function & brand scales -Full benefits + relocation bonus eligible Apply here: Know someone who understands how to build brands through organic content? Please share this opportunity with them.
Tread Athletics24,699 views • 1 month ago

Electric Velo-Off between Free Agents Shelby Lackey and Caleb Meeks. 👀
Tread Athletics323,224 views • 2 years ago

Free Agent RHP Dax Dathe went 17-5 with a 4.37 ERA across one season at Texas Tech and two at Angelo State (D2), before spending his senior year at LSU. He's been consistently 92-94 in bullpens since adjusting his initial move and set position, touching 93 in this session. He threw one changeup at LSU this spring, and is now averaging 85.6 mph at −3.2" IVB and 15.9" HB on the offering. Coach: Matt Young
Tread Athletics31,041 views • 2 months ago