Preparing Your Arm for Baseball Season: Strategies for High School and Professional Players In this episode of the Milwaukee Sports Performance Podcast, Michael Falk discusses essential preparation strategies for baseball players as the season approaches. Emphasizing the importance of starting with the end in mind, Falk advises players to prepare their arms for the game by throwing more pitches during final bullpens than in initial outings. He stresses the need for proper planning, coordination with coaches, and effective physical training during the off-season to reduce arm injuries. Falk also highlights the importance of having a structured arm care routine, which includes strengthening exercises, to maintain peak performance throughout the season. Listeners are encouraged to get professionally assessed and to tailor their training for optimal results.
00:00 Introduction and Overview
01:04 Preparing for the Season: Starting with the End in Mind
02:37 Building Up Pitch Counts Safely
04:10 Planning Around Spring Break
05:27 The Importance of a Structured Throwing Routine
07:27 Physical Training and Its Role in Performance
08:56 Objective Measurement and Injury Prevention
10:28 Max Strength and Arm Care
14:01 Final Thoughts and Recommendations
