Best Hamstring Stretch Flexibility Program For Youth Lower Back Pain In Baseball & Softball Players | Pitchers, First Basemen, & Athletes
Discover the best hamstring stretch flexibility program for youth lower back pain and tight hamstrings in baseball and softball players. Learn this follow along routine that’s fantastic for pitchers, first basemen, and overall baseball and softball athletes.
Hamstring Stretch Series: 9 Exercises To Loosen UP (Includes Ankle, Hip, and Wrist Mobility!!)
I find 95% of my hitters have tight hamstrings, which includes both baseball and softball players. Hence this hamstring stretch series. Interestingly, the other 5% have spent at least 3-5 years in Martial Arts, Gymnastics, Dance, and/or Swim.
It’s painful for me to watch one of my High School hitters significantly bend at the knees to pick up a ball from the ground because their hammys resemble tight piano strings :-/
We all laugh, but tight hamstrings can be just the canary in the coalmine to DANGEROUS injury waters ahead. In other words, our body is fantastic at sending “signals” warning us to address dysfunctional movement, but we’re terrible at heeding those warnings until it’s too late.
Well, if your hitters have tight hamstrings, then consider yourself WARNED!!
Besides above hamstring stretch follow along, you may want to check out this post titled: “15 Ways to Prevent Injury, Minimize Damage, & Rehab Knees”. And if you’re dealing with an injury right now, then click the following post link titled: “Speedy Recovery: Ice Bath Benefits Now What They Seem?”
SCIENCE-BASED TRAINING:
Improve your hitting strategy dramatically by applying human movement principles.
Learn not only how and what to train but also the science behind the methods.
What I have for You…
I sent the above hamstring stretch follow along for hitters video to all my local hitters, and am now sharing with you coaches and parents. In this hamstring stretch series, in addition to targeting tight hamstrings, we’ll be working on ankle, hip, and wrist mobility. The following 9 exercises are included in this video:
- 3 position wrist mobilization
- Seated single calf
- Seated Seza
- Pigeon
- 3 position Frog pose
- Standing pancake
- Raised toe single leg forward fold
- Seated pancake series: strap lat, walking, bounces, sweeps, break then, hang
- Couch stretch
The above hamstring stretch follow along should take about 40-mins, demonstrates each stretch, and includes how long to hold each stretch for. These are a compilation of stretches I pulled from GymnasticBodies.com, and their mid/front split stretching series.
Remember, you’ve been warned! Don’t let your hitter become a statistic 😉 Move better to perform better, and make sure we’re swinging smarter by moving better…
With 28,000+ online bat speed program sales, my methods have transformed coaches, instructors, and parents just like you. I'm affiliated with esteemed organizations like ABCA, IYCA, and SABR, advocating for positive coaching. With 15+ years in corrective fitness and a Division One baseball background, my knowledge is unmatched.
Join our blog and unlock the secrets to successful hitting, elevate your performance, and ignite your passion. Welcome to the world of limitless possibilities at HittingPerformanceLab.com.
- Proven Vertical Adjustment Drills for Line Drive Accuracy & Real-Game Success Trusted by Top Coaches - November 21, 2024
- Game-Winning Contact: Best Drills to Stabilize Head Movement & Boost Youth Hitting Accuracy Fast - November 13, 2024
- Protect Your Kid’s Future: Swing Mechanics to Prevent Career-Ending Injuries in Youth Baseball - September 7, 2024
Leave a Reply
Want to join the discussion?Feel free to contribute!