There Is One Common Denominator That Affects Power And Distance
There are literally thousands of different opinions
about hitting techniques, but there is only one common denominator that affects both distance and the velocity of the ball leaving
the bat no matter what your swing mechanics are or what swing mechanics theory you choose to apply.
That One Common Denominator Is
Bat Speed.
Although bat speed is a sum of all the parts of your swing, the primary contributing factor for generating bat speed lies in the strength of the forearms and wrist flexors. Without strong forearms and wrist flexors you can have the best swing mechanics in the world and you will not hit for power or distance.
Hitting For Power
Hitting the ball for power is one of the more desirable traits for any hitter and one that will grab a scout’s attention. In order to hit for power, a hitter needs outstanding bat speed. Bat speed produces distance and all outstanding hitters have it. A hitter with above average bat speed will be able to drive the ball over 400 feet with regularity.
Hitting For Average
A difference of 1/100 of a second of bat speed through the hitting zone can be the difference between weak contact and solid contact. A difference of 1/100 of a second of bat speed through the hitting zone can be the difference between a sub .300 hitter or an above .300 hitter
This bar also allows you to develop your grip strength, target and isolate the biceps and strengthen
the all important muscles of the rotator cuff.
Quick Fact
Contrary to their name you cannot perform a true wrist curl with a wrist roller
Wrist Curl Targets the Wrist Flexors and Brachioradialis
The Extensor Wrist Curl Targets The Extensor Muscles That Are Responsible For Elbow & Wrist Rotation.
This Is Essential To Overall Forearm & Wrist Strength Development, And A Key Exercise Missing From Most Forearm / Wrist Strength Developers.
Forearm Flexors - (wrist and grip strength)
Wrist Flexors - (wrist and grip strength)
Extensor Muscles - (elbow and
wrist rotation)
Brachioradialis - (acts to flex the forearm at the elbow)
The E-Flex Forearm Bar targets all of these muscle groups.
Barbells only target the wrist flexors, forearm flexors and limited engagement of the brachioradialis.
Wrist Rollers only target the Forearm Flexors and partially target the Brachioradialis.
Grip Emphasis Devices only target
the Forearm Flexors with partial engagement of the Wrist Flexors.
Reverse Wrist Curl Targets the Forearm Flexors and Brachioradialis
There are four muscle groups that make up the forearms.
For optimal bat speed it is critical that you target and strengthen all four.
The E-flex Forearm bar is specifically designed to do just that.
I received the new E-Flex Forearm Bar and I have to tell you... You've done it again! I was highly impressed with the original Pro Series Forearm Bar and it's versatility in training baseball players, but this updated version adds a whole new dimension to preparing my ball players for the demands of the diamond.
It's no secret that forearm strength and power will help batters with more solid contact at the plate, more bat speed through the hitting zone, and greater distance on hits. But until now they have had to change from barbells, to dumbells, to squeezing tennis balls, to buckets of rice. Now you can get superior results with one piece of equipment.
And it works great for pitchers, catchers, and outfielders who need to get every bit of strength in their throws as well. Getting that last explosive snap of the wrist adds that "little something" to throws that would have otherwise not gotten the job done. Add to that the ability to work a pitchers forearm in a "pitching specific" motion of snapping off a curveball or slider and you've got a great tool in your hands.
Simply put, any baseball player that does not train with the forearm bar is not reaching their full potential... Period!
Coach Dan Huff, CSCS
The Following Review Is From
Coach Dan Huff CSCS
(Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist)
Owner
Baseball Strength.Com
The E-Flex Forearm Bar Front Raise is great for developing the deep muscles of the shoulder and their tendons, which connect the arm to the shoulder joint, encircle it, and provide strength and stability while permitting rotation of the arm. This is essential to overall arm strength and preventing rotator cuff injury.
The biceps curl is the definitive exercise for strengthening the upper arms.
It is a popular misconception that you have to go heavy for this exercise.
In fact the opposite is true.
The biceps are made up of two relatively small muscles and when you go heavy with a biceps curl rocking or bouncing of the weight is inevetible, this engages other muscle groups such as the lower back and shoulders. and does little to actually target the biceps
To properly train and strengthen the biceps you must isolate them using a moderate weight and strict technique.
This is precisely what the E- Flex forearm bar is designed to do.
The reverse biceps curl targets the outer head of the biceps with secondary emphasis on the forearms and triceps.
The ergonomics and leverage mechanics incorporated into the E-Flex Forearm Bar allow you to use less weight with far superior results than with barbells or dumbbells .
Biceps / Shoulders / Triceps Training
Essential to overall arm strength development and injury prevention.
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