Eric Cressey interview – Droppin’ Bombs! (Baseball knowledge bombs)
Released on June 18, 2015
In this weeks episode, Joe interviews the president and co-founder of Cressey Sports Performance – Eric Cressey. Eric talks about his journey in the strength & conditioning industry and how he became THE “go-to” guy in baseball. He has worked with players from all 30 MLB teams and he currently has more than 100 professional players traveling to train with him each off-season.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN:
- Eric’s opinion on “weighted ball” PITCHING VELOCITY PROGRAMS… Is it dangerous for pitchers to throw a ball heavier than a baseball or can it be highly effective?
- The exact ASSESSMENT Eric performs on all his baseball players the very first day they walk through into his gym
- How important is STRENGTH TRAINING for baseball players?
- Eric’s favorite exercises and methods for developing BASEBALL-SPECIFIC POWER
- Is AEROBIC TRAINING necessary for pitchers and position players?
- Determining the fine line between a DYSFUNCTION versus a “SPORTS ADAPTATION”. (Knowing the difference can literally make or break an athlete.)
- Eric’s TOP 3 Tips for “Making It” in the Fitness Industry
All this plus Eric’s Top Book Recommendations and Much, MUCH more!
Important Links from the Show
- What I Learned in 2010Eric Cressey's T-Nation article where he wrote about "Power and Strength being Plane (and Skill) Specific" - as well as a bunch of other interesting (and extremely informative) topics.
- www.EricCressey.comEric's personal website.
- www.CresseyPerformance.comOfficial website of Cressey Sports Performance facilities in MA & FL
- Tribes: We Need You To Lead UsEric Cressey book recommendation
- So Good They Can't Ignore YouAnother one of Eric's top book recommendations
- Follow Eric Cressey on Twitter @EricCressey
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