Weighted Baseballs: Should YOU Be Using Them?

Alex Simone
Jul 28, 2017 · 2 min read

️With many things the method (weighted ball throwing programs) is rarely the problem. Rather, it’s the application.Weighted balls need to be applied within the right population of athletes, with the right preparation, and at the right times. Iʼm 100% FOR weighted ball throwing programs. I’ve used them with my athletes over the last year and a half with a lot of success. Iʼve also seen weighted ball throwing programs work really well for high level pitchers (Professional & College) that Iʼve played with.

If youʼre an athlete who’s a beginner in the weight room Iʼm guessing you havenʼt reached your strength or power “ceiling” yet. Improving your foundational strength, mobility, and power should be at the very top of your list, right now. You WILL throw harder by improving these areas. Having said this, I DO NOT suggest that you start a weighted ball throwing program as an athlete who’s a beginner in the weight room or lacks a considerable amount of strength. Every successful weighted ball program Iʼve seen has come after that athlete had built a great base of foundational strength, mobility, and power.

I really hope this post was able to help everyone! If you have any questions send me an email or tweet! -Alex

Email: SimonesBaseballTraining@Gmail.com

Twitter Handle: SimoneTraining

Alex Simone

Former MLB Draft Pick & Professional Baseball Player | Founder/CEO of Simone Baseball Performance

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