Austin Wasserman: Throwing Warm Up Increases Arm Health & Overhand Velocity
Austin Wasserman is the Co-Founder and Director of Strength & Conditioning at A.B. AthleticDevelopment. Austin received his B.S. in Exercise Science with a concentration in Strength & Conditioning through the University of Connecticut Department of Kinesiology. He also received his Masters Degree in Human Nutrition through the University of Bridgeport in Connecticut. He is also a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) through the National Strength & Conditioning Association.
Pre-Throwing Movements Exercises:
- Towel Pronations
- 3-Point Contact Ys
- Wall or Fence Ys
- 1/2 Kneeling or QER T-Spine Mobility
- Bent Elbow Raises
Initial Warm-Up Progression:
- Water Bottle Drill
- 1/2 Kneeling Arm Behind: Same Arm, Same Leg Throws
- Staggered Stance Arm Behind: Same Arm, Same Leg Throws
- Standing Arm Behind: Feet Even, Turn & Throw
- New “Wrist Flick” Set Up: Turn & Throw