Conditioning Drill: Seated Core Strengthening Exercises for Baseball Players (Baseball)
Seated core stability exercises that isolate the abdominal muscles and develop the strong foundation needed for powerful baseball movements.
Instructions
Seated Knee Tucks (15 reps): Lean back slightly, pull knees to chest and extend Seated Russian Twists (20 reps total): Lean back 45 degrees, rotate side to side touching ground V-Sits (8-10 reps, 5 second hold): Balance on tailbone with legs and torso raised forming a V Seated Leg Lifts (10 each leg): Lean back on hands, lift one leg at a time L-Sit Hold (20-30 seconds): Sit with hands beside hips, lift body off ground with legs extended Seated Side Bends (12 each side): Sit cross-legged, reach arm overhead and bend to side Complete 2-3 sets of each exercise with 45 seconds rest between sets.
Coaching Points
- Maintain good posture - don't slouch
- Control the movement both ways
- Keep breathing - don't hold your breath
- Feel the engagement in your abs
- Strong core = better balance at plate and in field
At a Glance
- None
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