Hitting Archives • RPP Baseball Store https://shop.rocklandpeakperformance.com/product-category/hitting/ Fri, 27 Mar 2026 20:26:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.10 https://shop.rocklandpeakperformance.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/cropped-New-Logo-Red-3-32x32.png Hitting Archives • RPP Baseball Store https://shop.rocklandpeakperformance.com/product-category/hitting/ 32 32 Light Weight Bands https://shop.rocklandpeakperformance.com/product/light-weight-bands/ Fri, 03 Jul 2020 04:42:26 +0000 https://shop.rocklandpeakperformance.com/?post_type=product&p=322 The Light Weight Bands can be used for both building strength and improving mobility. They supply 2 to 15 lbs. of either assistance or resistance. Great for post-throw recovery training, and for adding resistances or assistance to bench press, push up, squats or a variety of pulling exercises designed for the overhead athlete.

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]]> Light Weight Bands, also commonly known as pull-apart bands, are a great recovery tool that can help pitchers bounce back quickly after throwing.  They can be helpful in re-establishing range of motion and are a staple in our arm care and throwing programs.

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]]> High Density Foam Roller https://shop.rocklandpeakperformance.com/product/high-density-foam-roller/ Tue, 30 Jun 2020 22:41:52 +0000 https://shop.rocklandpeakperformance.com/?post_type=product&p=246 Foam rolling is an effective, inexpensive, and convenient way to reduce soft tissue adhesions and scar tissue accumulation, while getting many of the benefits of stretching w/o causing unwanted “lengthening”. Also known as “self-myofascial release”, it helps simulate the muscle spindles causing the muscle itself to relax.

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]]> Foam rolling is an effective, inexpensive, and convenient way to both reduce soft tissue adhesions and scar tissue accumulation while getting many of the benefits of stretching without causing unwanted “lengthening”. Otherwise known as SMR (self-myofascial release), foam rolling helps simulate the muscle spindles, thus causing the muscle itself to relax.  Basically, you can get many of the benefits of stretching without the lengthening of the muscle which may not always be the best thing for certain athletes (especially pitchers). Foam rolling, however, will help break up the soft tissue adhesions and scar tissue in the area much like a massage but without the cost.  Below is a summary of dimensions and benefits:

  • 18″L x 6″ Diameter – Round
  • Inexpensive alternative to manual therapy
  • Helps improve movement/performance
  • Helps restore full range of motion
  • Helps reduce Injury Risk

How do you do it? You use your bodyweight to apply pressure to the targeted area. Roll slowly away from the body and stop and “bear down” on the most tender spots. When the pain diminishes by at least 50% roll the other areas. The more body weight you lay onto the roller the more pressure you’ll apply to the tissue.

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]]> Massage Stick Roller https://shop.rocklandpeakperformance.com/product/massage-stick-roller/ Tue, 30 Jun 2020 22:36:11 +0000 https://shop.rocklandpeakperformance.com/?post_type=product&p=242 Massage stick roller is easy to carry and can be taken and used anywhere. It is another form of soft tissue work to relieve soreness and stimulate circulation, targeting the biceps, triceps and forearm specifically. By removing adhesions to the tissue in these areas, athletes can also help reduce stress to the UCL ligament.

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]]> The massage stick is another form of soft tissue work that allows the athlete to relieve soreness and stimulate circulation, targeting the biceps, triceps and forearm specifically. By removing adhesions to the tissue in these areas, athletes can help prevent added stress to the UCL ligament.

  • 17.5″L weighing 11 oz
  • Helps reduce delayed onset muscle soreness from throwing
  • Used by Physical Therapists and athletic trainers/coaches worldwide
  • Easy to carry and can be taken and used anywhere
  • Made from high-quality industrial strength materials, with thermoplastic rubber and polypropylene handles for an ergonomic grip
  • Super convenient for storage and travel

In our programming, we normally use the Massage Stick Roller with forearms and triceps as a part of our arm care regimen as follows:

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]]> Massage Balls https://shop.rocklandpeakperformance.com/product/massage-ball-singles-doubles/ Tue, 30 Jun 2020 22:33:16 +0000 https://shop.rocklandpeakperformance.com/?post_type=product&p=240 Massage Balls are used a form of self-myofascial release that can be as powerful as any massage device to help relieve adhesions in the fascia, relieving pain and improving function in sore muscles. They can help improve muscle performance, increase joint range of motion and decrease muscle fatigue and soreness.

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]]> Our Massage Balls are sold as a set, one is similar to a Lacrosse ball and the other is in the form of an unshelled peanut.

  • Effective at relieving back pain and stiffness with soft yet dense material so that applied pressure targets stiffness and pain points
  • Cradles the spine for corrective therapy and applies pressure for increased tissue mobility
  • Use on other painful localized parts of the body where trigger release is required
  • Accelerate recovery from back pain and sports injuries
  • A component of the Mobility Package

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]]> Grip Strengthener https://shop.rocklandpeakperformance.com/product/forearm-grip-strengthener/ Tue, 30 Jun 2020 22:22:36 +0000 https://shop.rocklandpeakperformance.com/?post_type=product&p=232 The Grip Strengthener is a highly portable piece of equipment that can help target the flexor-pronator muscle group. It can help build strength around the area and also improve grip strength vital to batters as well. The compact design allows you to fit it in your pocket, or gym bag, making it easy to take anywhere.

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]]> Over a third of Tommy John procedures performed yearly are done on youth pitchers under the age of 22 . The flexor-pronator mass is a group of muscles that help stabilize and protect the UCL ligament and elbow, especially in the “layback” position. This portable forearm trainer targets this important muscle group to not only help build strength around the area but to improve grip strength vital to batters as well. The compact design allows you to fit it in your pocket, or gym bag, making it easy to take anywhere at any time.

  • Adjustable 22 – 80 lbs.
  • Lightweight design with comfort hand grip
  • Strengthens the flexor-Pronators to help stabilize the UCL/Elbow
  • Handle design makes it “easy on the hands” when using
  • This product is recommended for adults and children over 10 years of age

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