Open AccessEffect of a 12-Week Off-Season Strength Training Program on Athletic Performance in Adolescent Baseball Players
Author(s) -
Steven F. DeFroda
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
sports medicine and injury care journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2689-8829
DOI - 10.24966/smic-8829/100009
Subject(s) - strength training , training (meteorology) , psychological intervention , psychology , physical therapy , physical medicine and rehabilitation , applied psychology , medicine , geography , meteorology , psychiatry
Performing a 12-week strength training program increased running speed but not bat exit velocity or post-program hitting performance statistics. Baseball-specific strength training programs are safe and effective interventions that can improve athleticism in adolescents