The Athletic Potential Podcast
The Athletic Potential Podcast is your place to come and get answers to your athletic development questions. We cover a range of topics all related to getting you to achieve your athletic goals so that you can experience and enjoy the athletic career that you desire. Hosted by Mike Mathews, a physical therapist and strength coach, answers will be a blend of what has worked for those in the past as well as what the research world has to say. Topics will include sports performance training, rehabilitation, injury prevention, speed and agility training, and power development. Interviews with athletes will help to provide examples that will help you know what steps to take so that you can go and perform in your sport at the highest level. Come listen and lets achieve your maximum athletic potential!
The Athletic Potential Podcast
055: Rehab & Reload: Shoulder Pain Relief + Forearm Strength for Throwers
In this episode, I’m breaking down the best shoulder exercises for athletes dealing with pain — and pairing that with the most effective forearm strengthening exercises for throwers looking to boost performance and stay injury-free. Whether you’re in recovery mode or prepping for the season, this one’s packed with practical tips and strategies to keep your arm feeling great and throwing strong.
🩹 For the Shoulder:
• Low-impact exercises to reduce pain and improve mobility
• What to avoid when your shoulder’s flared up
• How to safely rebuild strength without setting yourself back
💪 For the Forearm:
• Targeted exercises to build durability and throw harder
• The connection between forearm strength and elbow protection
• How to integrate these into your throwing program
If you’re rehabbing, ramping up, or just want to take better care of your arm, this is a must-listen.
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