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Sandbag Training for Baseball

Why use Sandbags? I first introduced to sandbags by Zach Even-Esh at the Underground Strength Gym. Since I was first introduced to them they have become a very valuable tool in the training of me and my athletes. They are great for anyone from beginner athletes all the way to the advanced level. The reason why sandbags are so great is because they force you to get out of your comfort zone. Unlike a barbell, dumbbell or kettlebell, the sandbag will change shape and the weight will shift from side to side. This forces your body to train muscles you didn't even know you had. For the reasons Read more…

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Baseball Strength Training

Today at the gym I had a conversation with one of the Underground athletes who plays D 1 baseball down in the south and he was telling me how his coaches make him run two miles at some practices. How is it that strength coaches and baseball coaches at the D 1 level advocate long distance running for baseball players? This isn't the first time I've herd this. To make things more mind boggling I've even herd of strength coaches advocating this at the professional level. The idea of long distance running for baseball is one of the...…

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Training Log-Day 1

I decided that I will start to post my training sessions on my blog so you guys can see how I train myself and my athletes. Most posts will include video clips of the workouts. Unfortunately, today I had to train at my college so there won't be any footage today. Here's the workout: 1) Back Squat- 6 x 5. I am following Jim Wendler's 5/3/1 I worked up to 315 x 5 2) RDL's- 3 x 8     225 x 8, 275 x 8, 275 x 8 3) DB Bulgarian Split Squat- 3 x 8   55 x 8/8,60 x 8/8,65 x 8/8 4) Band GHR- 3 x -12  Light Band x 12, Medium Band x 10, Medium Band x 10 5) Ab rollout- 2 x 10 I usually Read more…

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Major League Muscle: NJ College Baseball Training

Check out the video montage of my athletes and I training in the trenches. A special thanks to Zach Even-Esh for making this all possible. If you like what you see press the Like button below:) If you want to find out other awesome baseball training info subscribe your email on the right side of the page. If you are a high school, college or pro baseball player and interested in joining our program or have any questions email me at MeglioFitness@gmail.com. *Serious inquires only* Do you have what it takes to become a CHAMPION? Read more…

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How to Train for Baseball

Check out my interview with my friend and fellow strength coach, Nico AMP. Nicolas AMP is the owner of Nico Dojo, a personal training business located in Japan, and has been a trainer since 2003. He dedicates himself to studying the best sport enhancement training systems in order to help athletes reaching their full potential. This interview will give you an idea of my training philosophy for baseball players and also expose common baseball myths! You can check it out here! Read more…

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