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Hip Mobility

June 28, 2015 By Gabe Kapler 13 Comments

Gabe Kapler squatting

I love squats. I truly believe that they are the most important weight training move we can perform. If there was only one lift you could do, I wouldn’t hesitate to make it the squat. Far beyond simply improving your power, squats have a beneficial effect on your hormones. Testosterone levels are also influenced by the amount of muscle mass activated in response to exercise. … [Read more...]

Adjusting the Seasoning – Changing a Workout Routine

August 16, 2014 By Gabe Kapler 15 Comments

Football field

Every Thursday and Sunday for the last year, I’ve gone through the same sprint workout. This time, I find myself dreading following that routine. A warm-up followed by four 100s, four 60s and four 40s…I can’t do it today. I need something different. From business2community.com: Ask anyone who fell off the bandwagon with their New Year’s fitness resolutions: boring workouts … [Read more...]

Plyometrics – Jumping Stairs

August 12, 2014 By Gabe Kapler 10 Comments

Gabe Kapler on a staircase

Jumping is a great way to build power, explosiveness and athleticism.I’m of Eastern European descent (sounds more interesting than white, right?), but I used to be able to leap. I swear. You don’t believe me and that’s what video is for.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wq_KIe9Rh3sEarly in my career, I trained with a Zen master. Okay, he was really just a trainer who … [Read more...]

Neck Stretches and Finding Time

July 29, 2014 By Gabe Kapler 16 Comments

Gabe Kapler stretching his neck

Neck stretches under running water are relaxing, particularly to the nervous system.From yogajournal.com: Many studies, including biofeedback and other disciplines, have shown that relaxation of the muscles in the neck, jaws, and face can have powerful calming effects on the entire nervous system. Fine, it doesn’t have to be in the shower, but that’s where I perform them, … [Read more...]

Skinny Calves – A Solution and Contest

July 22, 2014 By Gabe Kapler 60 Comments

Gabe Kapler's calf

Hello, I’m Kap, and I have skinny calves.Over the course of my MLB career, my teammates often busted my balls about my lower legs. Perhaps their ribbing came because I showed my little guys off by going socks up with my baseball pants, but more likely, it’s because they don’t quite match the rest of my physique.For many years, I tried to build them up. I worked on … [Read more...]

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