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Conditioning Drill: 14 Best Gym Exercises For Baseball (Baseball)

Comprehensive catalog of the most effective gym exercises specifically selected for baseball performance. Complete exercise library for program design.

Instructions

LOWER BODY: 1) Back Squat - fundamental leg strength. 2) Front Squat - quad emphasis and core. 3) Trap Bar Deadlift - hip hinge power. 4) Bulgarian Split Squat - single-leg strength. 5) Lateral Lunge - lateral strength and mobility. UPPER BODY: 6) Bench Press - horizontal pressing. 7) Pull-Ups - vertical pulling. 8) Dumbbell Rows - horizontal pulling. 9) Overhead Press - vertical pressing. POWER: 10) Box Jumps - lower body explosiveness. 11) Med Ball Throws - rotational power. 12) Power Clean - total body power (advanced). CORE: 13) Pallof Press - anti-rotation. 14) Dead Bug - anti-extension. Build programs selecting exercises from each category.

Coaching Points

  • These 14 exercises form foundation of baseball strength training
  • Include movements from each category in every program
  • Master technique before increasing load
  • Balance pushing and pulling for joint health
  • Single-leg exercises address asymmetries common in baseball
  • Power exercises require proper progression and coaching
  • Core exercises provide stability for all other movements

At a Glance

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Duration
60 minutes
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Players
1-20 players
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Equipment Needed
  • full gym equipment
  • barbells
  • dumbbells
  • cables
  • medicine balls
  • boxes
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Difficulty
intermediate