Detroit Tigers ace Justin Verlander once hit 102 mph on the radar gun. During his no-hitter against the Brewers in June '07, he was clocked at 101 mph in the ninth inning!
Justin's raw and lasting velocity originates from his powerful lower body. Whether you're driving off a mound or running through tacklers, Justin's lower body strength program, compliments of Tigers strength coach Javair Gillett, will significantly improve your power output.
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Exercise
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Week 1
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Week 2
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Week 3
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Week 4
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Week 5
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Week 6
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Squat
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4x10
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2x10, 3x8
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2x10, 3x8
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1x10, 2x8, 2x6
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1x10, 1x8, 3x6
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1x10, 4x6
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DB Walking Lunge
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3x10
each leg |
3x10
each leg |
3x8
each leg |
3x8
each leg |
3x6
each leg |
3x6
each leg |
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Single-Leg Squat
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None
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None
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3x6
w/ bodyweight |
3x6
w/ bodyweight |
3x8
w/ bodyweight |
3x10
w/ bodyweight |
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Physioball
Hamstring Curl |
3x10
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3x10
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3x10
w/ partner resistance |
3x10
w/ partner resistance |
3x10
w/ partner resistance |
3x10
w/ partner resistance |
Coaching Points: Perform workout once per week // Rest 90 seconds between sets // Gradually increase weight each week unless otherwise noted
Watch video of Justin Verlander's strength training for baseball.
