Softball specific ex...

[Hillside]

For anyone that plays softball do you have any specific exercises for helping out your swing?
I read in a magazine one time about putting the rope attachment on the upper cable pulley and with light weight pull it across your body like you were swinging a bat. I have tried it and feel it in my left tricep and right forearm.
Just wondering if this sounds beneficial to any of the ball players on here.

 

[SlimShady]

Doesn't your swing power get generated by your legs?

 

[Hillside]

It's a whole body movement. Thats what I am asking for. The one thing I posted was just an example for arms.

 

[largepkg]

Certainly legs are a factor, but mechanics and bat speed are the most important!

 

[largepkg]

I do a lot of core exercises. This will improve trunk rotation.

 

[tucker01]

And any exercises that work on Hand Speed. Getting the Bat speed ie Forearms

 

[ponyboy]

Rotator cuff for throwing definitely - external and internal rotations with either cables or dumbbells.

 

[Duncans Donuts]

the only way to improve your swing is to practice hitting balls thrown at different speeds and variations (curve, slider, etc.)

THERE IS NO WEIGHT EXERCISE THAT WILL MAKE YOU A BETTER HITTER.

 

[largepkg]

Double D, we're talking softball Bro!