In addition to training athletes in the weight room and on the field, I consult with parents, coaches, and athletes about strategies to prevent injuries. I get questions almost weekly with concerns about young pitchers experiencing arm injuries and/or pain. It’s common for parents and coaches to ask for exercises to improve arm strength and flexibility. While focusing on the throwing arm seems logical, pitching injuries have more to do with overuse, along with deficits in trunk and lower body strength and mobility.
Preventing Arm Injuries in Youth Baseball and Softball Pitchers
