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Pitcher elbow strengthening 💪🏼⁠ ⁠ Make sure to target some element of finger flexion, ulnar deviation and pronation to protect the UCL & medial elbow. ISO variations of each are also helpful.⁠ ⁠ Here are some ideas ⬆️⁠

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Aidan Wojvor 2 Jahren

What is your recommendation on when to do these throughout the year? Worry that with an off-season throwing program it could cause an increased risk of injury. Thoughts?

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Ben Brewstervor 2 Jahren

Taper down the volume during higher workload throwing phases (including in-season). This training volume should not lead to increased soreness or stiffness the following day at these times of the year (maybe 1 or 2 sets of a couple movements). A bit of flexor soreness for 24-48 hours is not a concern during lower throwing workload times of year (like early offseason). Great question.

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Letters to Leovor 2 Jahren

*shh stop being so loud I’m writing an article about this*

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Ben Brewstervor 2 Jahren

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