Unlock the Secrets to Ultimate Core Strength and Power for Bat Speed
Tony Reynolds, MS, CSCS, YCS II

The truth about how to build superior strength and power for bat speed has finally been released.  Now you can develop the bat splintering power or the pros and dramatically improve your game.  

1) Slam Backs

Assume a slightly wider than shoulder width stance holding the end of the tornado ball rope.  Start rotating back and forth until you develop a rhythm that lets the ball travel in a horizontal plane.  Explode the ball around by driving the back hip through and the shoulder around.  The back foot should pivot toward the front foot.  Perform all the explosive reps for one side before performing the other side. 

2) Tornado

Assume a slightly wider than shoulder width stance holding the end of the tornado ball rope.  Swing the ball overhead stretch the abdominals on the backside and snapping through as the ball swings around to the front.  As the ball rotates through explosively, drive the hips and shoulders to accelerate the ball.  Perform the same number of reps on the other side. 

3) Front Side Catch and Toss
Sit with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor.  Your head should be in a neutral position with a space between your chin and chest.  Have your partner pass the medball to your right side chest height.  Receive the ball with your right hand over your left and your pinkies touching.  Rotate your shoulders to your right decelerating the ball until it almost touches the ground.  Explosively return the ball back to your partner.  Repeat to the other side. 

 

4)  Side Catch and Toss

Sit with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor.  Your head should be in a neutral position with a space between your chin and chest.  Have your partner pass the medball over your knees at chest height.  Receive the ball with your right hand over your left and your pinkies touching.  Rotate your shoulders to your right decelerating the ball until it almost touches the ground.  Explosively return the ball back to your partner.  Perform the same number of reps on the other side. 

 

5)  Lunge Catch and Toss
Step forward into a lunge with your right foot.  Have your partner toss the medball from your side (1-3 kg) directly over your front knee at chest height.  Catch the ball with your right hand over your left and your pinkies touching. Rotate to your right keeping your spine tall and the ball at chest height.  Decelerate into the end range of motion and explosively return the ball back to your partner.  Perform an equal number of reps on each side.

 

6) Horizontal Cable Chops

Attach one end of a triceps extension rope to a shoulder high pulley.  Reach across your body and grab the end furthest from the attachment with a palm down grip.  Grab on the rope next to the attachment with the other hand using a palm down grip.  Assume a slightly wider than shoulder width stance with your knees slightly bent and your hips pushed back.  Start by rotating at the hips and waist toward the pulley keeping your feet facing forward.  Keeping your arms slightly bent rotate horizontally away from the pulley.  The outside foot should stay planted and the inside foot should pivot inward.  Perform an equal number of reps on each side.   

 

7) Decline Cable Chops
Attach one end of a triceps extension rope to a high pulley.  Reach across your body and grab the end furthest from the attachment with a palm down grip.  Grab on the rope next to the attachment with the other hand using a palm down grip.  Assume a slightly wider than shoulder width stance with your knees slightly bent and your hips pushed back.  Start by rotating at the hips and waist toward the pulley keeping your feet facing forward.  Keeping your arms slightly bent rotate down at a 45-degree angle.  The outside foot should stay planted and the inside foot should pivot inward.  Perform an equal number of reps on each side.   

 

8)  Incline Cable Chops

Attach one end of a triceps extension rope to a low pulley.  Reach across your body and grab the end furthest from the attachment with a palm down grip.  Grab on the rope next to the attachment with the other hand using a palm down grip.  Assume a slightly wider than shoulder width stance with your knees slightly bent and your hips pushed back.  Start by rotating at the hips and waist toward the pulley keeping your feet facing forward.  Keeping your arms slightly bent rotate up at a 45-degree angle.  The outside foot should stay planted and the inside foot should pivot inward.  Perform an equal number of reps on each side.   

 

9) 1 Leg Hypers

Start face down on the bench with hipbones slightly in front of the hip pad and one foot under the ankle pad.  Cross your arms and place them on your chest.  Start with your back parallel to ground.  Lower your body until your upper torso is approximately at a 90° angle from the legs.  Return to start position and repeat until you have performed half of your reps.  Switch legs and finish the set.  To increase resistance, place your arms across your chest-> place arms behind head -> extend your arms overhead -> hold a weight plate or weighted object across your chest.

 

10) Hyperextension W/Rotation

Start face down on the bench with hipbones slightly in front of the hip pad.  Cross your arms and place them on your chest.  Start with your back parallel to ground.  Lower your body until your upper torso is approximately at a 90° angle from the legs.  As you return to start position twist to one side.  Repeat twisting to the other side.  To increase resistance, place your arms across your chest-> place arms behind head -> extend your arms overhead -> hold a weight plate or weighted object across your chest

 

11)  Reverse Russians
Start face down on the bench with hipbones slightly in front of the hip pad.  Extend your arms out to your sides to form a "T" with your body.  While extended, slowly rotate side to side through your mid-section stopping when your arms are as close to is perpendicular to the floor as you can get them. 

 



By simply adding a few of these proven exercises to your training program, you can experience immeasurable success in no time at all.    

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