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

Follow Eric Cressey: @ecressey https://cresseyperformance.com/ 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 - Intro 01:18 - Powerlifting Principles in Baseball 02:05 - What to Leave Out in Training 03:17 - Overview of Cressey Performance 09:14 - Simplifying Shoulder Health 09:52 - Understanding Rotational Capacity 17:44 - The Role of Fascia in Performance 20:10 - Effectiveness of Fascia Training 24:10 - Importance of the Fascial System 26:20 - Specificity in Sports Training 29:50 - Mark's Love for Xero Shoes 31:50 - Impact of Early Sports Specialization 37:05 - Movement Symmetry in Athletics 39:17 - Techniques to Throw Faster 42:30 - Throwing Mechanics Explained 44:50 - Utilizing Clubs and Kettlebells 46:07 - Benefits of Methylene Blue 48:15 - Favorite Exercises Discussed 50:15 - Trends in Sports Injuries 53:40 - Understanding Overuse Injuries 56:30 - Experience Working for the Yankees 57:00 - Personal Training Insights 58:55 - Safe Strength Training Tips 01:01:39 - Golfer's Elbow and Tennis Elbow 01:04:03 - Surprising Aids for Athletes 01:05:40 - Finding Eric Cressey Online Special 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/powerproject1 Pumps 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! Follow Mark Bell's Power Project Podcast ➢ https://www.PowerProject.live ➢ https://lnk.to/PowerProjectPodcast ➢ Insta: https://www.instagram.com/markbellspowerproject ➢ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/markbellspowerproject FOLLOW Mark Bell ➢ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marksmellybell ➢https://www.tiktok.com/@marksmellybell ➢ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarkBellSuperTraining ➢ Twitter: https://twitter.com/marksmellybell Follow Nsima Inyang ➢ Ropes and equipment : https://thestrongerhuman.store ➢ Community & Courses: https://www.skool.com/thestrongerhuman ➢ YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/c/NsimaInyang ➢ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nsimainyang/?hl=en Follow Andrew Zaragoza ➢ Podcast Courses and Free Guides: https://pursuepodcasting.com/iamandrewz ➢ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamandrewz/ ➢ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamandrewz #PowerProject #Podcast #MarkBell #FitnessPodcast #markbellspowerproject