Mark Bell's Power Project

From Powerlifting to Pro Baseball: Eric Cressey on Building Elite Athletes


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Avoid common mistakes in powerlifting training and transform your strength game with insights from Eric Cressey. 💥 Join Mark Bell's Power Project as we dive deep into powerlifting principles, injury prevention, and training smarter to build a stronger, healthier you.Key highlights from this episode:- The foundational principles of powerlifting for athletes of all levels.- How to avoid overtraining and balance strength with mobility.- The role of rotational movements and variability in athletic performance.- Expert advice on preventing injuries like shoulder and elbow pain.- Inside look at Eric Cressey’s work with professional athletes, including MLB players.CHAPTERS:00:00 - Intro01:18 - Powerlifting Principles in Baseball02:05 - What to Leave Out in Training03:17 - Overview of Cressey Performance09:14 - Simplifying Shoulder Health09:52 - Understanding Rotational Capacity17:44 - The Role of Fascia in Performance20:10 - Effectiveness of Fascia Training24:10 - Importance of the Fascial System26:20 - Specificity in Sports Training29:50 - Mark's Love for Xero Shoes31:50 - Impact of Early Sports Specialization37:05 - Movement Symmetry in Athletics39:17 - Techniques to Throw Faster42:30 - Throwing Mechanics Explained44:50 - Utilizing Clubs and Kettlebells46:07 - Benefits of Methylene Blue48:15 - Favorite Exercises Discussed50:15 - Trends in Sports Injuries53:40 - Understanding Overuse Injuries56:30 - Experience Working for the Yankees57:00 - Personal Training Insights58:55 - Safe Strength Training Tips01:01:39 - Golfer's Elbow and Tennis Elbow01:04:03 - Surprising Aids for Athletes01:05:40 - Finding Eric Cressey OnlineSpecial perks for our listeners below!🥩 HIGH QUALITY PROTEIN! 🍖 ➢ https://goodlifeproteins.com/ Code POWER to save 20% off site wide, or code POWERPROJECT to save an additional 5% off your Build a Box Subscription!🩸 Get your BLOODWORK Done! 🩸 ➢ https://marekhealth.com/PowerProject to receive 10% off our Panel, Check Up Panel or any custom panel, and use code POWERPROJECT for 10% off any lab!Best 5 Finger Barefoot Shoes! 👟 ➢ https://Peluva.com/PowerProject Code POWERPROJECT15 to save 15% off Peluva Shoes!Self Explanatory 🍆 ➢ Enlarging Pumps (This really works): https://bit.ly/powerproject1Pumps explained: https://youtu.be/qPG9JXjlhpM?si=JZN09-FakTjoJuaW🚨 The Best Red Light Therapy Devices and Blue Blocking Glasses On The Market! 😎➢https://emr-tek.com/Use code: POWERPROJECT to save 20% off your order!👟 BEST LOOKING AND FUNCTIONING BAREFOOT SHOES 🦶➢https://vivobarefoot.com/powerproject🥶 The Best Cold Plunge Money Can Buy 🥶 ➢ https://thecoldplunge.com/ Code POWERPROJECT to save $150!!➢ https://withinyoubrand.com/ Code POWERPROJECT to save 15% off supplements!➢ https://markbellslingshot.com/ Code POWERPROJECT to save 15% off all gear and apparel!

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