Well, if you came to get some tips about stretching and some exercises to do to keep in shape during this season, you came to the right place. Use this table to see what muscles we use in softball, and some stretches to keep them from getting pulled. I got this information from the book The Louisville Slugger Complete Book of Women's Fast-Pitch Softball
| Muscle | Reasons | Exercises |
|---|---|---|
| Quadriceps (front of thigh) | Quickness, Leg Power, Base Of Support, Transfer of Weight | Squats, Lunges |
| Hamstring (back of thigh) | Leg Drive, Power, Speed | Squats, Leg Curls |
| Gluteus (rear end) | Power Pack for hitting and throwing | Squats, Lunges |
| Abdominals (stomach) & lower back | Link of power, fatigue fighter, Rotational moves | Sit-ups, Hypers |
| Pectorals (chest) | Stablize the shoulder, Angle of the throwing arm | Bench Press, Incline Press |
| Deltoids (shoulder) | Throwing follow-through, Overhead movements | Shoulder Routine |
| Triceps (back of upper arm) | Pull through when hitting, Throwing acclerator | Lying extensions, Press-downs, Pressing motions |
| Hips | Rotational power for hitting | Hammer rotations, Squats, Lunges |
1. Squats: Stand with your feet shoulder width apart, and put your hands on your hips. Maintaining good posture, bend your knees, keeping your feet in place. Do not let your knees extend beyond the front of your feet. Return to standing position.
2. This page was last updated on 3/12/99 by Jackie Kline