Baseball/Softball In-Season

California Strength

Baseball , Softball
Coach
Matthew Esparza

The Cal Strength Baseball In-Season Program allows our athletes to take the strength and power gains they have made in the off-season and carry it over onto the field. This program will allow you to keep your strength and power output while the competition stops putting the work in. You worked hard this off-season, do not let your hard work go to waste. Stay healthy and on the field with the Cal Strength In-season program. [https://www.instagram.com/calstrengthbaseball/]

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Speed
Our in season training program enhances the athlete's speed and rate of force production by implementing high velocity compound movements. These "fast twitch" movements will directly translate to on-field performance by increasing upper and lower body speed in an athletic environment.
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Dynamic Strength
Dynamic strength focuses on explosive movements with moderate loads in order to enhance peak power output. This emphasis will help the athlete become a more dynamic and explosive version of themselves, improving exit and throwing velocity metrics.
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Lower Body Strength
This training program utilizes maximum strength training in order to maintain strength of the athlete. Implemented in a low volume, high intensity manner to limit soreness, this method will allow the athlete to continually improve their overall strength, speed, and power output throughout the duration of the season, making them the most complete athlete on the field.
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3 Sessions/ Week
* Dynamic Day * Active Recovery Day *Max Strength Day
Features
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Access to your coaches
Coaches who will hold you accountable and provide the feedback you need to grow
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Programming 7 days per week
Daily strength, conditioning, and skill training that’s accessible and challenging for athletes of any level or background
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Exercise Video Guidance
Instructional videos to guide your practice and make execution easy
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Detailed, expert instruction
Coaches who will hold you accountable and provide the feedback you need to grow
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Committed Teammates
A vibrant community that will keep you pushing to unlock your best
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Delivered through TrainHeroic
I've partnered with the best tech in training so you get an online training experience that works as hard as you do.
Equipment
Required
Barbell // Dumbbells // Bands
Recommended
Partner // Cable Machine
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Sample Week
Week 1 of 17-week program
Sunday
Baseball/Softball In-Season (Light Day)

A1

Rear Foot Elevated Hip Flexor Stretch

1 x 30

A2

90/90 Hip Rotations

1 x 8

A3

Half Pigeon Stretch

1 x 30

A4

Fire Hydrants

1 x 12

Upper Body Mobility

B

Upper Body Mobility Series

Complete 1 Set of each exercise: Half Kneeling Shoulder Circle x 6/side (3 Fwd/3 Bwd) Serratus Wall Slide x 15 reps PVC Pipe Seated Thoracic Rotations x 5/side

Shoulder Stability

C

Shoulder Stability Series

Complete 1 set of each exercise: Overhead Happy Plate Stability Walk x 20yd (Fwd)/ 20yd (Bwd) Timed Hang x 30 sec All 4's Turnovers x 5 reps/ side

D1

Dynamic Back Squat

4 x 3 @ 60 %

D2

Banded Kettlebell Swing

4 x 10

E1

Neutral Grip Dumbbell Press

4 x 5

E2

Ring Rows

4 x 12

F1

DB Step Up

3 x 12

F2

Face Pulls

3 x 10

F3

Physio Ball Hamstring Curl

3 x 15

G1

Cable Cross Body Anti-Rotation

3 x 16

G2

Banded Side Bend

3 x 24

G3

Medicine Ball "Same Arm, Same Leg" Deadbug

3 x 30

Recovery

H

Cooldown

Stretch and hold 60 seconds for Each: Hamstrings Hip Flexors Piriformis Calves Quadriceps Groin Chest Tris

Tuesday
Baseball/Softball In-Season: Week 1 Day 3 (Active Recovery)

A1

Rear Foot Elevated Hip Flexor Stretch

2 x 30

A2

Half Pigeon Stretch

2 x 30

A3

Fire Hydrants

2 x 12

A4

90/90 Hip Rotations

2 x 8

Upper Body Warm Up

B

Upper Body Warm Up 2

Banded Spider Walks x 10yd Arm Circle Series x 10 reps per position Banded Overhead Press x 15 Banded Lat Pulldown x 15

C1

Pitching Motion Shoulder Tubing

3 x 5

C2

Physioball Rebounders

3 x 3 @ 15

C3

PVC Pipe Pronation/Supination

3 x 20

D1

4 Cone Box Drill

2 x 4

D2

Lateral High Knee + SL Stability

2 x 6

D3

Band Assisted Split Rocket Jumps

2 x 12

Thursday
Baseball/Softball In-Season (Heavy Day)

A1

Rear Foot Elevated Hip Flexor Stretch

1 x 30

A2

90/90 Hip Rotations

1 x 8

A3

Half Pigeon Stretch

1 x 30

A4

Fire Hydrants

1 x 12

Lower Body Warm Up

B

Lower Body Dynamic Warm Up

Prep

C

Upper Body Warm Up

D

Power Clean

5 x 1 @ 70 %

E

Back Squat

3 x 1 @ 85 %

F1

Banded Bench Press

3 x 3

F2

Side Lying External Rotation

3 x 20 @ 5 lb

F3

Side Lying Internal Rotation

3 x 20 @ 5 lb

G1

DB SL RDL

3 x 16

G2

Chest Supported Dumbbell Row

3 x 16

H1

Hammer Curls

2 x 12

H2

Cable Tricep Extension

2 x 12

I1

Partner Physioball Plank Slaps

2 x 3 @ 10

I2

MB OH Sit Up Toss

2 x 8 @ 6 lb

I3

MB Side to Side Slam

2 x 10

Recovery

J

Cooldown

Stretch and hold 60 seconds for Each: Hamstrings Hip Flexors Piriformis Calves Quadriceps Groin Chest Tris

Coach
coach-avatar Matthew Esparza

Experienced athletic Performance coach with experience training Olympic, Professional, Collegiate, High School Athletes with the intention to help his athletes get to the next level or keep them at the highest level. Looking to continuously support his athlete and help them achieve their goals on the field.

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