Recommended Equipment, Attire
Some stretches require a wall or other solid surface to lean against and, occasionally, a chair or bench for support. Other stretches incorporate a towel or are aided by a stretching partner who can add resistance to the movement. Wear loose, comfortable clothing that does not restrict movement. Belts and bulky jewelry should be removed, too. (more…)
Posts Tagged ‘muscles’
Stretching. Part 2
Thursday, June 28th, 2012Stretching. Part 1
Thursday, June 28th, 2012What is it?
Everybody stretches in one way or another. It may be when you first get out of bed and reach your arms towards the ceiling to help wake yourself up. It may be when you stretch out your legs after sitting in a car or at a desk for a long time. Those simple routines feel great, but do little to improve or maintain flexibility. (more…)
Leg Presses
Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012If you belong to a health club, you probably have access to a wide range of resistance equipment, including a leg press machine that targets the legs (quadriceps and hamstrings) and also works the buttocks. Here is how to perform the movement correctly: (more…)
Theories Abound as to What Makes Hard Throwing Pitchers
Wednesday, September 14th, 2011Conventional wisdom (what scouts and baseball people say) suggests that tall athletes with lean muscles are more likely to be effective as pitchers than individuals who are shorter with more compact muscles. If you observe enough major-league pitchers on TV you might come to the same conclusion. (more…)
