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Hi, I'm just wondering if anyone knows much about body building if Full body workouts, or split body workouts are better for baseball.. in split body workouts you exercise one or two parts of your body each time you goto the fym and in full body workouts you exercise your whole body each time you goto the gym.
"People ask me what I do in the winter when theres no Baseball. I'll tell you what i do. I stare out the window and wait for Spring."
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Bodybuilding and training for improved sports performance are two different things. Bodybuilding is more for the aesthetics--which means you are trying to improve the looks of your body. Training for sports performance means you are doing things in your training that will have an impact in how you perform in competition. A bodybuilding routine may improve sport performance to a degree, but not to the same level that a proper sports training program will.Originally Posted by 2seamer
That being said, a lot of people have success with total body workouts. Myself, I train my athletes with split body workouts. I have had more success with them. I like the fact that you can train intensely one day, and then come in and work other body parts just as intensely the next day while allowing other body parts to recover. It is a matter of personal preference. It's important to remember that proper recovery time and nutrition are just as important as the training itself.
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yes.. well i attend a baseball school which has all the cardio i can get.. now i have been lifting weights for a while
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"People ask me what I do in the winter when theres no Baseball. I'll tell you what i do. I stare out the window and wait for Spring."
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I remember the time when, if you mentioned lifting weights for anyone but football linemen, a coach would become a raving maniac.
Bob
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Depends. What position do you play.
And your quote in your signature is on Roger Hornsby, if you wanted to add that.
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yah thanks... anyways my main position is pitcher.. been that way for years.. but i also 3 bag and 1st
"People ask me what I do in the winter when theres no Baseball. I'll tell you what i do. I stare out the window and wait for Spring."
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Maxx- BB.com!
what a surprise.
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who you be?Maxx- BB.com!
what a surprise.
welcome by the way
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Dogg,who you be?
welcome by the way
Maybe if we can sort out the work out for teenagers we can post here...
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Sounds good....
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Yeah I have read your posts on bodybuilding.com too.Maxx- BB.com!
what a surprise.
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I just hope you young guys understand that most of the advice being shared between the many teenagers on bodybuilding.com is BAD advice. Not all of it, but A LOT of it!.....
Not saying that I am an expert or anything, but very careful who you take advice from.....
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yah well most of thsoe guys on BB.com are full of steroids and faulty supplements.. which helps you build muscle.. but will eventually kill you faster.
"People ask me what I do in the winter when theres no Baseball. I'll tell you what i do. I stare out the window and wait for Spring."
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Even with supplements and steroids, you still have to do the work to build muscle. Athletes are better off focusing on creating a good workout plan, demonstrating an appropriate amount of intensity in their workouts, and building a diet that promotes muscle growth.
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i agree...
"People ask me what I do in the winter when theres no Baseball. I'll tell you what i do. I stare out the window and wait for Spring."
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Then i would do split body workouts. Switch off between shoulders + lower back, and abes + legs (thighs and calves).
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got any good exersices for lower back... the only one i can think of is deadlifts but if done wrong those can damage your back, and theres planks which are good for your core strength, i find it strengthens your lower back too
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I have a significant amount of experience in physical training for younger kids (16-21) and have done plenty myself. I've experimented with a ton of supplements, some questionable (I see no reason to lie here). Let me tell you: The most important part of becoming a strong athlete is dedication to the craft. You need to wake up every day and want to reach the absolute ceiling your body and mind can produce, and believe that ceiling is very high.
With specific regard to training, get your diet in check first. Make sure you're not over-doing it on fast food (some is fine - no one is perfect!). Try to cut down on the fats and simple sugars, eat a good amount of vegetables and fruits, and try to eat often throughout the day in smaller portions. You'll control hunger better and keep your energy levels high. Intake a good amount of protein (shooting for 1 gram per pound of bodyweight is a great goal if you are an athlete in a heavy pre-season workout cycle) and drink tons of water. Wean yourself off soda and juices/teas and try to move to water as much as possible.
When you're eating relatively well, then you should consider adding resistance training to your regimen. Concentrate on total body workouts - like Tom House says, look to integrate, not isolate. Exercises like squats, deadlifts, powercleans, sitting rows, and push-ups work a ton of muscles and will tire you out quickly. (However, these exercises can be dangerous if performed incorrectly. Ask a PE teacher to help you out.) Remember: Most of the power in throwing a baseball and hitting a baseball come from your legs and the core, not your upper body!
Lastly, baseball is a game of short bursts of speed and power. Google some plyometric exercises (box jumps, speed ladder, etc) and try a few of them out. Getting into good overall shape never hurts, so throw some cardio in there too!
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I will also chime in with full body workouts 2-3 times/week would be best. That will allow the other days to do sports specific training. In your case pitching drills and exercises. JMO
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Thanks.
my diet is alright im guessing its not perfect though.. I cut down on fast foods and try not to drink pop... at our school we have a professional trainer that helps us do exercises which really helps... and we also do alot of plyometric exercises too.
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