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Most runners have underdeveloped internal rotation. That's why stretching your hips never seems to fix anything. 90/90 heel lift trains the exact range that's missing. → Front leg in flexion and external rotation → Back leg in extension and internal rotation → Lift the back heel against gravity, that's...

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Hip airplanes might be the single best exercise for runners. They've been in my routine for over a year now. I've been using them as a mobility drill. Bodyweight, slow, pushing the end range before a run. When my hip starts acting up, I hit a few reps of this goat mobility drill and usually find immediate relief after a few sets. One movement. Multiple benefits: → Foot splay → Lower leg rotation → Hip stability → Hip strength in multiple planes of motion Make this a staple in your exercise routine. Doesn't matter if you do it before or after your run or during your leg day routine.
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Strong hip flexors keep your knee drive holding up when the late-race fatigue sets in. The kettlebell hip flexor march is a running-specific way to train them. Single leg, upright, knee driving up with load. Focus points: → Stand tall on one leg → Place a light kettlebell on top of the opposite foot → Brace your core before you lift → Drive the knee up to 90°, hold the kettlebell balanced → Lower slow and controlled, don't let the foot touch down between reps → Stay tall through the standing leg, no leaning back 3 x 8-12 per leg. Aim for RPE 7. The standing leg gets a stability challenge. The driving leg gets loaded hip flexion. And your shin works isometrically to keep the kettlebell from sliding off. Bonus tib anterior work most runners never train.
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Strong hip flexors keep your knee drive holding up when the late-race fatigue sets in. The kettlebell hip flexor march is a running-specific way to train them. Single leg, upright, knee driving up with load. Focus points: → Stand tall on one leg → Place a light kettlebell on top of the opposite foot → Brace your core before you lift → Drive the knee up to 90°, hold the kettlebell balanced → Lower slow and controlled, don't let the foot touch down between reps → Stay tall through the standing leg, no leaning back 3 x 8-12 per leg. Aim for RPE 7. The standing leg gets a stability challenge. The driving leg gets loaded hip flexion. And your shin works isometrically to keep the kettlebell from sliding off. Bonus tib anterior work most runners never train.

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Your chair is quietly wrecking your hips. Most adults sit ~10 hours a day. That parks the psoas and rectus femoris in chronic flexion. So: 1. They shorten. 2. The pelvis tips forward. 3. The lumbar spine takes the load. 4. The glutes go quiet. Walking lunges break it on every step. The trailing leg forces full hip extension (the position sitting never allows). That lengthens the flexors under load and wakes the glutes. The front leg has to decelerate and stabilize, so gluteus medius and deep core fire to stop pelvic drop. Left and right sides can’t hide anymore. Single-leg control isn’t a gym flex. Inability to hold a 10-second one-leg stand is linked to higher mortality risk. Balance declines with age faster than grip or gait. The Action Plan: If you sit most of the day, 2–3 sets of 8–10 walking lunges after work is mechanical medicine. Slow. Full extension on the back leg. Tall torso. Can you stand on one leg for 10 seconds without wobbling? Try it and tell me. #HipHealth #Posture
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Your chair is quietly wrecking your hips. Most adults sit ~10 hours a day. That parks the psoas and rectus femoris in chronic flexion. So: 1. They shorten. 2. The pelvis tips forward. 3. The lumbar spine takes the load. 4. The glutes go quiet. Walking lunges break it on every step. The trailing leg forces full hip extension (the position sitting never allows). That lengthens the flexors under load and wakes the glutes. The front leg has to decelerate and stabilize, so gluteus medius and deep core fire to stop pelvic drop. Left and right sides can’t hide anymore. Single-leg control isn’t a gym flex. Inability to hold a 10-second one-leg stand is linked to higher mortality risk. Balance declines with age faster than grip or gait. The Action Plan: If you sit most of the day, 2–3 sets of 8–10 walking lunges after work is mechanical medicine. Slow. Full extension on the back leg. Tall torso. Can you stand on one leg for 10 seconds without wobbling? Try it and tell me. #HipHealth #Posture

Kristie Leong M.D.

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Most runners under-load their calves. Heavy calf raises fix that. Runners usually do bodyweight single-leg raises and call it done. But your Achilles tendon takes massive load every stride. Bodyweight isn't enough stimulus to make it stronger. Heavy load is what drives the adaptation. I do these on leg day. 50kg in the hands, standing on a plate so my heels can drop below the toes. Focus points: → Full range of motion. Heels drop below the plate at the bottom, full extension at the top → Slow on the way down. (~2 seconds.) → Go bilateral when loading heavy. Single-leg has its place, but two legs lets you put real weight through the tendon → Don't rush the rep. This isn't a calf burner, it's a strength lift 3 x 8-10 reps. Train your calves in the gym so they can handle what running demands.
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Most runners under-load their calves. Heavy calf raises fix that. Runners usually do bodyweight single-leg raises and call it done. But your Achilles tendon takes massive load every stride. Bodyweight isn't enough stimulus to make it stronger. Heavy load is what drives the adaptation. I do these on leg day. 50kg in the hands, standing on a plate so my heels can drop below the toes. Focus points: → Full range of motion. Heels drop below the plate at the bottom, full extension at the top → Slow on the way down. (~2 seconds.) → Go bilateral when loading heavy. Single-leg has its place, but two legs lets you put real weight through the tendon → Don't rush the rep. This isn't a calf burner, it's a strength lift 3 x 8-10 reps. Train your calves in the gym so they can handle what running demands.

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You don't fall because you got old. You fall because the soleus can't fire fast enough to catch the step you already missed. And you can change that. Rising onto your toes trains the two muscles that actually push you forward when you walk, climb stairs, or catch yourself mid-stumble: gastrocnemius and soleus. Plantar-flexor strength is moderately tied to dynamic/reactive balance in older adults. In one heel-raise program, older adults gained about 32% more plantar-flexor strength and thicker soleus muscle. Weak calves → weaker push-off → shorter, slower steps → even weaker calves. That’s the cycle. Single-leg heel raises pack the most into one move: calf strength, endurance, ankle control, arch support, and balance. (If you keep your heels down and lift your toes, that’s a different exercise—tibialis anterior work. Useful, but not the same.) Do this today: · 2–3 sets of slow heel raises. · Start two-legged. · When that’s easy, go single-leg, fingertip on a wall only for balance. · Full height. Controlled lower. How many clean single-leg reps can you get on each side? #CalfStrength
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You don't fall because you got old. You fall because the soleus can't fire fast enough to catch the step you already missed. And you can change that. Rising onto your toes trains the two muscles that actually push you forward when you walk, climb stairs, or catch yourself mid-stumble: gastrocnemius and soleus. Plantar-flexor strength is moderately tied to dynamic/reactive balance in older adults. In one heel-raise program, older adults gained about 32% more plantar-flexor strength and thicker soleus muscle. Weak calves → weaker push-off → shorter, slower steps → even weaker calves. That’s the cycle. Single-leg heel raises pack the most into one move: calf strength, endurance, ankle control, arch support, and balance. (If you keep your heels down and lift your toes, that’s a different exercise—tibialis anterior work. Useful, but not the same.) Do this today: · 2–3 sets of slow heel raises. · Start two-legged. · When that’s easy, go single-leg, fingertip on a wall only for balance. · Full height. Controlled lower. How many clean single-leg reps can you get on each side? #CalfStrength

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A powerful hook doesn’t just come from arm strength, it starts from the feet, transfers through the hips, and explodes through rotational power. 💥🥊 If you want to build maximum power, rotational velocity, and precision in your hooks, try adding these 3 key drills to your training split: ● Kettlebell Rotational Swings Purpose: Develops explosive core rotation and hip drive required to transfer ground force directly into your punch. Focus:Pivot your back foot and drive through your hips, keeping your core tight and under control. ● Heavy Aqua Bag Work Purpose: Builds impact resistance and allows you to practice transferring maximum power at the point of contact. Focus:Maintain a solid wrist position, stay balanced, and snap the shot through the bag instead of pushing it. ●Resistance Band Hook Rotations Purpose:Builds speed-strength and conditions the kinetic chain under constant tension. Focus: Keep the elbow at a 90-degree angle, engage your lat, and drive through the full rotational path against resistance. Pro Tip: Always prioritize form and hip alignment over heavy weight to protect your lower back and shoulders. ■Save this post & practice these in your next session!**

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🚨 Want glutes that actually function—not just look good? The single-leg glute bridge is one of the smartest moves for building real posterior chain strength, fixing imbalances, and protecting your hips, knees, and lower back. Here’s why they're an elite movement: • Unilateral power: Forces each glute and hamstring to work independently. No more stronger side compensating for the weaker one (most people are shocked how weak one side feels). • Injury-proofing & rehab gold: Excellent for knee/hip issues. Strengthens stabilizers without heavy spinal loading. • Longevity-friendly: Improves hip extension, pelvic stability, and movement mechanics, key for staying strong and mobile as you age. • Highly scalable: Beginners progress from standard bridges. Advanced? Add dumbbells, bands, or elevate your foot. How to do it: 1. Lie on back, knees bent, feet flat. 2. Engage core, lift one knee to tabletop. 3. Drive through the planted foot, squeeze glute, lift hips while keeping them level. 4. Lower with control. 10+ reps per side. Start simple. Master form. Then progress. Your glutes, hamstrings, and lower back will thank you. Drop a 🔥 if you’re in. #GluteTraining #StrengthTraining #FunctionalFitness

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Tigers Prospect Jackson Jobe averages 97mph ⛽️ Here are the 3 keys to his delivery: 1. The drift and drop As he goes into his leg lift, notice how straight his back leg is. This sets him up to create a lot of energy and force as he goes into the drop (load). Along with keep the back leg straight into leg lift, he also gains ground towards home. This allow him to initiate linear momentum while also setting himself up for the load. 2. Hip to shoulder separation During the stride phase he does a great job of rotating the pelvis into foot plant while staying closed with the upper body. His ability to stay level with the shoulders and stacked puts him in a good position to rotate instead of push. 3. Rotational velocity of the chest Staying closed with the torso into foot plant plays a large role in rotational velocity of the chest. Think of separation like pulling a rubber band back. That pull back is creating tension and a stretch that will accelerate once it’s let go. Jackson does an exceptional job of this, allowing him to rotate the upper body extremely well. RECAP 3 keys to Jobe’s delivery: 1. The drift and drop 2. Hip to shoulder separation 3. Rotational velocity of the chest It all starts with the beginning of the delivery. Getting the first move right has a positive effect on the rest of the delivery. Jobe is a great example of one good move effecting the next one and the next one. FLATGROUND Pitching

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This is an example of how NOT to do lateral raises, and why light weight wins. - Too heavy = momentum takes over The swing/heave does the work, not the delts - Traps steal the rep Once the weight’s too heavy, your traps jump in to shrug it up instead of your side delts doing the work - No time under tension Delts grow best from slow, controlled reps, not swinging weight up and dropping it - Bad leverage, made worse This lift is already hard on leverage (long arm, small muscle) Heavy weight just forces you to cheat it - Shoulder risk That raised-arm position is already rough on the rotator cuff Heavy + swinging adds unnecessary strain Simple Fix: Go lighter, keep your torso still, control the way down If you have to heave it, it’s too heavy
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The best change I have made to leg day in months is an order change. Nothing else. Seated leg curls and leg extensions go first. Before the press. Before the squats. Start with the knees, because that is the part people feel immediately. Both machines take the joint through its full range under light, controlled load with nothing to stabilise. The quad and hamstring tendons get loaded properly before anything heavy turns up. So you walk to the press with warm, prepared tissue instead of asking a cold knee to absorb a compound lift straight off the mark. Mine have stopped complaining entirely. Now the tension, and this runs the opposite way to what everyone assumes. Do the press and the squats first and you arrive at the isolation work already flattened. Fatigue is in. Your capacity to recruit hard has dropped. The curls and extensions get performed by a degraded version of you. Which is madness, because those are the two exercises that load the target muscle most directly. You spent your best effort on the movements with the most leak in them, then handed the leftovers to the ones that actually aim. Put them first and they get everything you have. The order costs nothing to change and there is no version of it that leaves you worse off.
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The best change I have made to leg day in months is an order change. Nothing else. Seated leg curls and leg extensions go first. Before the press. Before the squats. Start with the knees, because that is the part people feel immediately. Both machines take the joint through its full range under light, controlled load with nothing to stabilise. The quad and hamstring tendons get loaded properly before anything heavy turns up. So you walk to the press with warm, prepared tissue instead of asking a cold knee to absorb a compound lift straight off the mark. Mine have stopped complaining entirely. Now the tension, and this runs the opposite way to what everyone assumes. Do the press and the squats first and you arrive at the isolation work already flattened. Fatigue is in. Your capacity to recruit hard has dropped. The curls and extensions get performed by a degraded version of you. Which is madness, because those are the two exercises that load the target muscle most directly. You spent your best effort on the movements with the most leak in them, then handed the leftovers to the ones that actually aim. Put them first and they get everything you have. The order costs nothing to change and there is no version of it that leaves you worse off.

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Most people can’t hold a Reverse Plank because their nervous system doesn’t feel safe being that exposed. Collapsed shoulders and tight hips are postures of defense. This pose invites the body to leave that state. One minute a day can begin to reverse years of silent tension. If you want the fitness results you see in your mind to become real, you’ll need to teach your body how to relax first. Otherwise, forget the great transformation. You'll burn out before coming close to changing. At first, you may need to adjust the position or do shorter sets. You will notice slight improvements each time, whether it is strength, mobility, or endurance. One day, you will unlock the posture and feel much lighter within. Form Cues: - Hands shoulder-width apart, fingers pointing toward feet or slightly outward - Press palms firmly into the ground to engage shoulders - Lift hips in line with shoulders and heels - Squeeze glutes and push hips up, avoid letting them drop. - Keep legs straight and active, heels grounded - Draw shoulder blades down and together - Open the chest. - Gaze slightly upward or keep neck neutral - Breathe steadily, through the nose if possible - Hold tension evenly through arms, core, and legs Here are three adjustments you could make to ease into the Reverse Plank: 1. Bend the knees slightly - What it does: Reduces the load on tight hip flexors and stiff shoulders. - How to do it: Instead of keeping the legs fully straight, maintain a small bend at the knees and press through the heels. Focus on lifting the hips and opening the chest. 2. Use yoga blocks under the hands - What it does: Elevates the wrists and reduces wrist extension strain, especially for people with limited mobility or wrist pain. - How to do it: Place yoga blocks (or low, stable books) under your palms to give your shoulders more space and reduce the pressure on the wrists. 3. Turn the fingers outward slightly - What it does: Opens up tight shoulders and reduces internal rotation. - How to do it: Instead of pointing the fingers directly toward the feet, turn them slightly outward (about 30–45 degrees). This gives the shoulders more room to move and helps you stay open. You're not reading this by accident. Start using Reverse Planks to take your quality of life to the next level.

Alex Bernier

71,160 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr

SHE JUST DID A BACKWARD FLIP WITH HER HANDS AS THE ONLY SUPPORT. LOOK AT THAT CONTROL! One moment she is standing normally. The next, she throws her body backward, plants both hands on the ground and sends her legs over her head in one continuous rotation. No running start, no equipment, no hesitation. Just strength, flexibility and the kind of body control that makes an extremely difficult movement look effortless. The impressive part is not simply getting upside down. It is controlling the entire rotation through 2 points of contact, keeping the body aligned and pushing back to the finish without losing momentum. One small mistake in timing or balance can ruin the whole movement, but she makes it look almost casual. Most people see a spectacular trick. What they are actually watching is years of coordination compressed into a single movement: shoulder strength, core stability, flexibility and precise timing working together at exactly the right moment. That is what real body control looks like. Not making a difficult move look difficult, but making it look easy.
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SHE JUST DID A BACKWARD FLIP WITH HER HANDS AS THE ONLY SUPPORT. LOOK AT THAT CONTROL! One moment she is standing normally. The next, she throws her body backward, plants both hands on the ground and sends her legs over her head in one continuous rotation. No running start, no equipment, no hesitation. Just strength, flexibility and the kind of body control that makes an extremely difficult movement look effortless. The impressive part is not simply getting upside down. It is controlling the entire rotation through 2 points of contact, keeping the body aligned and pushing back to the finish without losing momentum. One small mistake in timing or balance can ruin the whole movement, but she makes it look almost casual. Most people see a spectacular trick. What they are actually watching is years of coordination compressed into a single movement: shoulder strength, core stability, flexibility and precise timing working together at exactly the right moment. That is what real body control looks like. Not making a difficult move look difficult, but making it look easy.

Future Memo

67,555 Aufrufe • vor 11 Tagen

🚨 Most people stay stiff and injury-prone because they skip moves like this. Tight hamstrings and weak cores sabotage our ability to move fluidly. Plus, they contribute to back pain, poor posture, and slower recovery. The windmill toe touch flips that script. This dynamic gem stretches your hamstrings, calves, and lower back while firing up your core, obliques, and shoulders. It boosts rotational mobility, balance, and coordination, all in one move. Perfect for warming up or unlocking better movement in daily life and workouts. Better flexibility means reduced risk of strains, improved performance, and smoother functional movement. No more feeling "stuck" when you bend or twist. Try it: 1. Stand with feet wide, reach one hand to the opposite foot while rotating your torso and extending the other arm up (like a windmill). 2. Alternate sides with control. 3. Start with 8-10 reps per side. Do this movement 2-3x/week and feel the difference in how you move. What’s one mobility move that’s transformed your flexibility? 👇 #Flexibility #Mobility #Longevity
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🚨 Most people stay stiff and injury-prone because they skip moves like this. Tight hamstrings and weak cores sabotage our ability to move fluidly. Plus, they contribute to back pain, poor posture, and slower recovery. The windmill toe touch flips that script. This dynamic gem stretches your hamstrings, calves, and lower back while firing up your core, obliques, and shoulders. It boosts rotational mobility, balance, and coordination, all in one move. Perfect for warming up or unlocking better movement in daily life and workouts. Better flexibility means reduced risk of strains, improved performance, and smoother functional movement. No more feeling "stuck" when you bend or twist. Try it: 1. Stand with feet wide, reach one hand to the opposite foot while rotating your torso and extending the other arm up (like a windmill). 2. Alternate sides with control. 3. Start with 8-10 reps per side. Do this movement 2-3x/week and feel the difference in how you move. What’s one mobility move that’s transformed your flexibility? 👇 #Flexibility #Mobility #Longevity

Kristie Leong M.D.

13,900 Aufrufe • vor 3 Monaten

GPT-6 Astra vs Kimi K3. I'm comparing these because the gap between US models and Chinese models is already getting small. If US AI labs slow down, they will be the ones most affected by it. > Astra did it in one shot 6m 20s and $8. > Kimi K3 got almost the same result, but I had to use 2 follow-up prompts. Total: 12 min and $6.35. The results are almost identical. If US labs slow down, China takes the AI race. They will ship Astra-level open-weight models. China is already good at this. Open weights become the default. That's a nightmare for US labs.
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GPT-6 Astra vs Kimi K3. I'm comparing these because the gap between US models and Chinese models is already getting small. If US AI labs slow down, they will be the ones most affected by it. > Astra did it in one shot 6m 20s and $8. > Kimi K3 got almost the same result, but I had to use 2 follow-up prompts. Total: 12 min and $6.35. The results are almost identical. If US labs slow down, China takes the AI race. They will ship Astra-level open-weight models. China is already good at this. Open weights become the default. That's a nightmare for US labs.

Bhavy☄️

26,050 Aufrufe • vor 26 Tagen

Is strength important for speed development? Here’s my take ⤵️⤵️ For context — this is me cleaning 295 lbs at 167 lbs body weight and I credit my abilities in the weight room largely for helping my collegiate career flourish the way it did However… We can’t lift at the expense of speed training and development What that means is when we enter the weight room we can’t do so with blinders on acting as if the only thing in the world that matters is that weight training session or improving your 1RM YES… you need force to move your body through space YES… that force needs to be high relative to your body weight BUT… you must be a skilled mover to apply said force in the right positions, at the right times, with the right vectors for it to mean anything While important to holistic athletic development, we’ve got to stop acting like strength is the ultimate differentiator in speed Lot of “weak” athletes will blow your doors off in sprints Lot of “strong” athletes get folded in speed & power sports Go into the weight room with the idea that you’re complementing your speed and athletic development… not superseding it If your legs are so beaten and broken down from lifting heavy you can’t train for 2-3 days without excessive risk, you’re doing it all wrong. Just some perspective from someone who once pursued 1RMs to no end while my track times stagnated… and then was enlightened by world class coaches who lifted within the context of my sport to take me from a college tryout to D1 All American What’re your thoughts? Let’s discuss in the comments!
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Is strength important for speed development? Here’s my take ⤵️⤵️ For context — this is me cleaning 295 lbs at 167 lbs body weight and I credit my abilities in the weight room largely for helping my collegiate career flourish the way it did However… We can’t lift at the expense of speed training and development What that means is when we enter the weight room we can’t do so with blinders on acting as if the only thing in the world that matters is that weight training session or improving your 1RM YES… you need force to move your body through space YES… that force needs to be high relative to your body weight BUT… you must be a skilled mover to apply said force in the right positions, at the right times, with the right vectors for it to mean anything While important to holistic athletic development, we’ve got to stop acting like strength is the ultimate differentiator in speed Lot of “weak” athletes will blow your doors off in sprints Lot of “strong” athletes get folded in speed & power sports Go into the weight room with the idea that you’re complementing your speed and athletic development… not superseding it If your legs are so beaten and broken down from lifting heavy you can’t train for 2-3 days without excessive risk, you’re doing it all wrong. Just some perspective from someone who once pursued 1RMs to no end while my track times stagnated… and then was enlightened by world class coaches who lifted within the context of my sport to take me from a college tryout to D1 All American What’re your thoughts? Let’s discuss in the comments!

Brendan Thompson, PT, DPT

76,004 Aufrufe • vor 2 Jahren

Unsure the level of concern at the moment (1.09 FIP + 27.5 K-BB%) but I think it's worth nothing that Sanchez's FB velo is down: First 3 G (2026): • 94.4 MPH (-2.1) • 94.3 MPH (-1.5) • 94.6 MPH (-0.6) *(L: '26, R: '25)* Last year: • Sanchez was a bit more efficient w/ his hip + shoulder separation • His body was more linear, helping that center of mass move correctly. • Better lower half allowing him to keep that pelvis a bit more linear -- which is likely result of the ribcage is stacked over his pelvis + sitting in that load longer on foot strike (??) This year: • Energy is leaking from that back knee into rotation • Upper + lower working w/ each other more and less of working against one another (arm doing more than it should) • His pelvis is noticeably tipping down through rotation (not a direct cue but more of a result of less lower half activation) Angles/WBC fatigue could also be at play here as well -- but assuming they're not could be some things to clean up
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Unsure the level of concern at the moment (1.09 FIP + 27.5 K-BB%) but I think it's worth nothing that Sanchez's FB velo is down: First 3 G (2026): • 94.4 MPH (-2.1) • 94.3 MPH (-1.5) • 94.6 MPH (-0.6) *(L: '26, R: '25)* Last year: • Sanchez was a bit more efficient w/ his hip + shoulder separation • His body was more linear, helping that center of mass move correctly. • Better lower half allowing him to keep that pelvis a bit more linear -- which is likely result of the ribcage is stacked over his pelvis + sitting in that load longer on foot strike (??) This year: • Energy is leaking from that back knee into rotation • Upper + lower working w/ each other more and less of working against one another (arm doing more than it should) • His pelvis is noticeably tipping down through rotation (not a direct cue but more of a result of less lower half activation) Angles/WBC fatigue could also be at play here as well -- but assuming they're not could be some things to clean up

Joseph Cammisa

43,317 Aufrufe • vor 6 Monaten