Preparing to throw training..

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   I'm looking to give some throwing a try once the ground is covered in something other then ice. I have never thrown before and am looking for any advice on changing my lifting routine to be better prepared. Currently I lift 4 days a week with some KB or bodyweight stuff on off days for recovery and some added work capacity, nothing insane. Any suggestion?
Best lifts to date:
Squat: 350
DL: 390 (405 should go next time I try it)
OH: 175 (on-going fight here)
PC: 185
BW 195 at 5'6"
Thanks 
Nic

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NicB Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 2/07/05 Status: Offline Points: 2	Post Options Post Reply Quote NicB Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Preparing to throw training.. Posted: 1/17/06 at 4:44am
	I'm looking to give some throwing a try once the ground is covered in something other then ice. I have never thrown before and am looking for any advice on changing my lifting routine to be better prepared. Currently I lift 4 days a week with some KB or bodyweight stuff on off days for recovery and some added work capacity, nothing insane. Any suggestion? Best lifts to date: Squat: 350 DL: 390 (405 should go next time I try it) OH: 175 (on-going fight here) PC: 185 BW 195 at 5'6" Thanks Nic

deaner Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 12/20/04 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 29	Post Options Post Reply Quote deaner Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 1/17/06 at 8:11am
	I'd really focus on legs/core/back. I trained real hard before my first season and got a strong upper body and tried using my upper half to throw everything, having my rotator cuff go to crap has forced me to really rethink technique and leg drive. You're better off having seriously overpowering legs, and a weak upper body, like one of those track bike racers. Just my opinion, I'm in my second off season, have only thrown one season so not alot of experience. Plyometrics, squats, repeat.

NicB Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 2/07/05 Status: Offline Points: 2	Post Options Post Reply Quote NicB Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 1/17/06 at 11:00am
	Thanks, have been reading all the threads on the board but figured it was worth asking in a seperate post for any added advice.

kiltedrussian66 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 11/04/04 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 327	Post Options Post Reply Quote kiltedrussian66 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 1/17/06 at 11:44am
	Balance is always better..just for the help in avoiding injuries..But you can concentrate on squatting as that does help to develop the entire body..Stonelifting,sandbag and any other odd objects will help in developing your stabilizer muscles..Which in turn will help your throwing, because your stabilizers establish functional strength...Strength from all angles...Which completes the circle,because that aids in the reduction of injuries..
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