by Brett Holland, PT, DPT, CSCS | Dec 2, 2015 | Performance
by Brett Holland, PT, DPT, CSCS Cluster sets are just a fancy word for resting between reps in a set. For example in a typical exercise you might perform 10 repetitions continuously without rest. The 10th repetition is (usually)more difficult and you may experience...
by Brett Holland, PT, DPT, CSCS | Nov 15, 2015 | Performance
by Brett Holland, PT, DPT, CSCS When you think of exercises to increase running speed, the back/front squat, deadlift, and lunges quickly come to mind. These exercises are performed in what is called the vertical plane. Simply meaning the muscles are functioning in...
by Brett Holland, PT, DPT, CSCS | Nov 1, 2015 | Performance
by Brett Holland, PT, DPT, CSCS Its 2015 and it is completely mind-blowing that baseball players continue to use donuts, weighted sleeves, and heavy bats in the on deck circle. Weighted bats do absolutely nothing, let me repeat that, swinging a weighted bat in the on...
by Brett Holland, PT, DPT, CSCS | Oct 30, 2015 | Performance
by Brett Holland, PT, DPT, CSCS You can think of field tests like the physical fitness tests you used to take in gym class (sit-ups, bar hang, the dreaded sit and reach ugh!). The difference is these tests are correlated with baseball performance variables (bat...
by Brett Holland, PT, DPT, CSCS | Oct 13, 2015 | Performance
by Brett Holland, PT, DPT, CSCS Laymen’s Cliff Notes: •Depth Jump Definition: A depth jump is considered an impact plyometric involving a substantial drop from a surface, subsequent contact with the ground, and then a quick upward burst/jump. •Depth Jumps...
by Brett Holland, PT, DPT, CSCS | Oct 12, 2015 | Performance
by Brett Holland, PT, DPT, CSCS 09/15/2015 1. Keeps the back in better alignment -The box squat allows you to squat wide or narrow and still maintain a more vertical spinal alignment. Typically wider squats are associated with greater stress on the back due to...
