I am a primary pitcher and outfielder for my HS team...I have been working out 6 days a week in the mornings since Thanksgiving with the team and have progressed a lot strength-wise. As the season kicks up into full swing (late up here in the northeast), we focus a lot on the baseball aspect and less on the strength. WHile we do conditioning (sprints, long distance, etc.) coach has stressed that we will have "maintenance days" every once in a while in the weight room. While this is of no fault to him because of space/time constraints, etc. However, I don't want to lose what I have done. What are some good workouts I can do on the side to maintain the strength I have gained without hurting myself for the season? Thanks.

Im in the same boat!!!!

My coach said to:

To maintain all you need to do is switch Low weight/high reps.

As for excersises, watch the heave core lifts. Be very careful doing them.

Good Luck

Wrong... it should always be 40% of 1rpm... fast, explosive and yet controlled reps... all season long.

Do not work out more than 30 minutes during the season. You do not want to get your nervous system tired.

Yes, switching to light weight high reps is a quick way to burnout. It's an old myth that won't die.

All you need to maintain is about 2 workouts a week at 3 minutes focusing on compound movements at using a weight 40-65% of a 1RM.

Thanks for the explanations. This seems to make alot more since you want to maintain the fast twitch!