Conditioning Drill: Core Strengthening Exercises-Seated (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
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