Stronger Arms and Upper Body

Spike harder, throw faster, hit farther, and lift more than ever before. The proven training programs and exercises in Stronger Arms and Upper Body, will help you boost your power and endurance. This book shows you how to build the chest, shoulders, biceps, triceps, forearms, and upper back, all while developing the muscle balance, range of motion, and joint stability that are critical for maximum performance. Correct positioning and technique are demonstrated for each exercise through 225 photographs and illustrations. Divided into three sections, Stronger Arms and Upper Body begins with essential information for strength conditioning: applied anatomy, training guidelines, functional flexibility, and joint stabilization. At the heart of the book are 139 core exercises for your arms and upper body. The final part features functional programs for whole body conditioning, the principles of advanced training, and instructions for designing specific training programs. In addition, Stronger Arms and Upper Body provides prehabilitation exercise programs to prevent injuries in practice or play. While especially beneficial to athletes and their coaches, the book also has many applications for fitness enthusiasts and instructors. To sustain high workloads and avoid fatigue, you need muscles that are trained specifically for the sports you play. For strength, power, mass, or tone, Stronger Arms and Upper Body provides the exercises and programs you need to perform at your peak. About the Author Sean M. Cochran, a strength and conditioning consultant in the San Diego area, has consulted with many collegiate athletic organizations, such as the University of San Diego and the University of California-San Diego. He also has consulted many professional baseball clubs and professional athletes from a wide variety of sports. Completing a masters degree in sports medicine, Cochran is a member of the American College of Sports Medicine and is certified by the National Strength and Conditioning Association and the Chiropractic Rehabilitation Association. He is the conditioning coordinator for Functional Fitness Paradigms, which develops conditioning programs for the public and athletes. He is also a member of the USA Weightlifting Federation and coaches on the club level. He has been involved in three fitness videos, and his manual, Torso Medicine Ball Training, details extension, flexion, and rotational exercises for the lower back and abdominal muscles. Cochran lives in San Diego, California. Tom House is one of the world's foremost authorities on upper body strength and conditioning. His company, Bio-Kinetics, helps athletes maximize their performance through proper biomechanics in such sports as baseball, softball, tennis, golf, and volleyball. A Major League Baseball pitcher from 1967 to 1979 for Atlanta, Boston, and Seattle, House went on to coach pitchers for the Houston Astros, San Diego Padres, and Texas Rangers-including Hall of Famer Nolan Ryan

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