Deceleration Training: Small Muscles vs. Big Muscles ⚾💪

When it comes to arm deceleration, rotator cuff strength alone isn’t enough. Here’s why:

❌ Small Muscles (Rotator Cuff Only):
• Strengthening the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and teres major is important, but…
• These small muscles can’t handle the massive deceleration forces of a high-velocity fastball if the lats are weak or fatigued.

✅ Big Muscles (Lats):
• The lats are the powerhouse for arm deceleration, providing full range of motion and strength.
• If the lats shut down from fatigue, the rotator cuff can’t survive the arm speeds required for elite pitching.

Start with pull-ups to develop lat strength, or if that’s too difficult, begin with lat pulldowns and lightweight exercises. Build up over time to protect your arm and throw harder, longer, and healthier.

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