Crossover Symmetry Training Guide
Crossover Symmetry Training Guide
BASE
VELO
Daily Arm Care using the
ARM CARE STRENGTH Strength Training with a
Crossover Symmetry Advanced TRAINING periodized Baseball Specific
Arm Care System, that’s strength plan with phases
currently being used by over designed to increase size,
half of MLB Organizations. strength, and power.
You bring the grit, and we’ll take you the rest of the way. The next
10-weeks will build a base that will maximize your potential.
GUIDELINES - SCHEDULE
Schedule Notes
Base Velo is a 10-week plan designed to fit season. However, it is recommended that If you just finished a season where
into a preseason training plan. It’s up to you you reduce your max pitch limits until you pitched consistently/frequently,
to determine the date you need to be in top you’ve built your arm to peak condition. we recommend that you follow the
condition and count 10-weeks backward to Pitch Smart guidelines and take
mark when you need to begin BASE VELO. BASE VELO is not just a preseason program 2-months off from throwing.
either. It’s the perfect prep for a fall
If the season begins in less than 10-weeks, showcase or as an offseason training plan. If your workloads were low during
start on day one and complete as many the season and you want to get
days as possible before the start of your a headstart going into the next
season, then the off-season is an
excellent time to start the BASE VELO
program and pushing towards your
goals for the upcoming season.
GUIDELINES - SCHEDULE CUSTOMIZATION
1. Start every throwing and training session by 4. Schedule the strength work so that it won’t interfere with the
completing the CS Primer. The CS Primer is 1 set of CS throwing schedule. It’s best if the strength work is not done
Shoulder Activation and Hip & Core Activation. immediately before your pitching sessions.
Note: User can complete the primer multiple times a day. If you have to double up a workout with a pitching day, the best
For example: Before you throw and before your workout. option is to lift after pitching. If this won’t work either, lift early
2. Immediately after bullpens, complete 1 set of the CS Recovery enough to eat and recover a bit before going out to the field.
Program. This will help speed up the arm recovery process. 5. Adjust arm care and med ball training as needed. You can
3. Throwing takes priority. Skipping the throwing won’t adequately combine them with the weightlifting since they work well
build your arm. together, but you can also do these programs at the field.
Notes
The throwing program is the cornerstone that a majority of injuries happen early in the This is not a generalized throwing
of this training plan. It’s designed to push season, suggesting that they are increasing program. The duration and number
your body to its maximum potential workloads faster than their bodies can handle. of throws are determined by how the
by gradually building your arm to individual athlete feels. The athlete’s
throw harder and with more reps. All players in the throwing program will
awareness of his arm health is the
cycle through light, regular, and long
best guide to progress or shut down
Pushing the throwing program too quickly, toss throwing days. Additionally, pitchers
or skipping this portion of the plan, can cause will incrementally build longer bullpen the throwing program on a particular
steep spikes in workloads. The research shows sessions throughout the 10-weeks. day. Listen to your arm! If you feel a
hinge in your arm that “doesn’t feel
normal” or cannot be worked out by
continuing to throw, “SHUT IT DOWN!”
PROGRESSIVE THROWING PROGRAM
Long Toss
Regular days are a bit longer but not pushing past 80% Regular
of your capacity. Again, you shouldn’t have to push past
a loose arm whip to get it to your partner. Varies between
light & long toss
Long Toss
On long toss days, it’s time to air it out. Start playing easy catch and
progressively move backward with high arching throws until you reach a max
distance. Then start working back in but throwing the ball hard and on a line.
Light
Bullpens Edge of dirt
For pitchers, the 10-week throwing plan will gradually build
bullpen sessions for an arm that’s ready to start the season.
For high school-aged starting pitchers, the program will build to a final
70 pitch pen, while relievers will work up to a max of 30 pitches. For
pitchers younger than high school, the pitch count will top out at 50.
Also, no pitcher throws 50+ pitches straight during a game. The total workload
gets spread out over several innings. That’s why the bullpen sessions are broken Partner
down into smaller sets; it’s designed to simulate a game like situation. Take
a short break, grab a drink of water and begin the next set of the bullpen.
THROWING PROGRAM - BULLPEN OVERVIEW
Starters Relievers
Bullpens/ Bullpens/
Week Throw Long Toss Pitches Breakup Pitches Breakup
Scrimmages Scrimmages
1 5 Sessions 0 0 0
Start Cycle 1
2 5 Sessions 0 0 0
Bullpens/ Bullpens/
Week Throw Long Toss Pitches Breakup Pitches Breakup
De-Load Week
Scrimmages Scrimmages
Bullpens/ Bullpens/
Week Throw Long Toss Pitches Breakup Pitches Breakup
Scrimmages Scrimmages
Start Cycle 2
REST
REST
Throwing Regular Throw Regular Throw Regular Throw Regular Throw Regular Throw
Pitching
REST
REST
Dumbell Bench Press Back Squat Crossbody Carry
Weightlifting
Inverted Rows RDL Landmine Push Press
Strength
1b - Inverted Rows 4 Build to Heavy 8 1 1 - 2 Minute
2 - CS Shoulder Strength 1
Strength min rest after complete the reps for each set
1b - Landmine Push Press 4 10 Reps/Side 2 each superset 3 with quality and control. Feel
1a - Prone T Iso on Ball 3 20 Seconds 30 Seconds free to increase in weight as
your go through the sets.
20 Reps with
1b - Plank Taps 3 2 Seconds Hold 30 Seconds 3
Superset these exercises by going
Arm Care 1c - Side Lying ER 3 15 Reps 30 Seconds from the first to second exercise
without rest. After the second
2 - CS Shoulder Strength 1 exercise take 2 minutes of rest
before repeating the superset.
3 - CS Hip & Core Strength 1
WEEK 2 CALENDAR
THROWING
PROGRAM Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7
REST
REST
Throwing Regular Throw Regular Throw Regular Throw Regular Throw Regular Throw
Pitching
REST
REST
Dumbell Bench Press Back Squat Crossbody Carry
Weightlifting
Inverted Rows RDL Landmine Push Press
Strength
1b - Inverted Rows 3 8 Reps 1 1 - 2 Minute
2 - CS Shoulder Strength 1
REST
REST
Throwing Long Toss Regular Throw Regular Throw Long Toss Light Throw
Pitching
REST
REST
Dumbell Bench Press Back Squat Crossbody Carry
Weightlifting
Inverted Rows RDL Landmine Push Press
Strength
1b - Inverted Rows 4 8 - 10 Reps 1 1 - 2 Minute
2 - CS Shoulder Strength 1
REST
REST
Throwing Long Toss Light Throw Long Toss Long Toss Light Throw
REST
REST
Landmine Press Deadlift Farmers Carry
Weightlifting
Bentover Rows Bulgarian Split Squat Landmine Rotations
Strength
1b - Bentover Rows 4 Build to Heavy 6 1 1 - 2 Minute
2 - CS Shoulder Strength 1
Strength min rest after complete the reps for each set
1b - Landmine Rotations 4 20 Rotations 2 each superset 3 with quality and control. Feel
1a - D2 Flexion w/ Eccentric 3 10 Reps/Side 30 Seconds free to increase in weight as
your go through the sets.
1b - Plank Pull Through 3 20 Reps 30 Seconds 3
Superset these exercises by going
Arm Care 1c - 90/90 Ball Drop 3 15 Reps 30 Seconds from the first to second exercise
without rest. After the second
2 - CS Shoulder Strength 1 exercise take 2 minutes of rest
before repeating the superset.
3 - CS Hip & Core Strength 1
WEEK 5 CALENDAR
THROWING
PROGRAM Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7
REST
REST
Throwing Long Toss Light Throw Long Toss Long Toss Light Throw
REST
REST
Landmine Press Deadlift Farmers Carry
Weightlifting
Bentover Rows Bulgarian Split Squat Landmine Rotations
Strength
1b - Bentover Rows 3 6 Reps 1 1 - 2 Minute
2 - CS Shoulder Strength 1
3
Superset these exercises by going
Arm Care 1c - 90/90 Ball Drop 3 15 Reps 30 Seconds
from the first to second exercise
2 - CS Shoulder Strength 1 without rest. After the second
exercise take 2 minutes of rest.
3 - CS Hip & Core Strength 1
WEEK 6 CALENDAR
THROWING
PROGRAM Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7
REST
REST
REST
Throwing Long Toss Regular Throw Light Throw
Pitching
Recovery CS Recovery
REST
REST
REST
Landmine Press Deadlift Farmers Carry
Weightlifting
Bentover Rows Bulgarian Split Squat Landmine Rotations
Strength
1b - Bentover Rows 4 6 - 8 Reps 1 1 - 2 Minute
1b - Bulgarian Split Squat 4 6 - 8 Reps 1 1 - 2 Minute your estimated 1 rep max for that
lift using the 1RM calculator.
1 - CS Hip & Core Strength 1 2 Minute
Accessory 2
Use a weight that you can
2 - CS Hip & Core Plyometric 1 complete the reps for each set
with quality and control. Feel
1 - Split Stance Rotation 3 10 Reps/Side 30 Seconds free to increase in weight as
your go through the sets.
Med Ball 2 - Hitter Push 5 3 Clusters/Side 30 Seconds
3
Superset these exercises by going
3 - Crow Hop Overhead 10 1 Rep 30 Seconds from the first to second exercise
without rest. After the second
1a - Farmers Carry 4 50m Walk 2 Superset w/ 2 exercise take 2 minutes of rest.
FULL BODY
REST
REST
Throwing Long Toss Light Throw Long Toss Long Toss Light Throw
REST
REST
Landmine Clean Speed Deadlift Farmers Carry
Weightlifting
to Press Single Leg RDL Landmine Rotations
Strength
EMOM 3
1b - DB Rows 4 10 Reps (R/L) 4
2 - CS Shoulder Strength 1
1
Use 60% of your calculated 1RM
1 - CS Hip & Core Strength 1 2 Minute
for the week 6 landmine press.
Accessory
2 - CS Hip & Core Plyometric 1 2
Use 60% of your calculated
1RM for the week 6 deadlift.
1 - Split Stance Rotation 3 10 Reps/Side 30 Seconds
3
Use a clock to help you cruise
Med Ball 2 - Hitter Push 5 3 Clusters/Side 30 Seconds through this portion of the workout
by doing 1 set every minute on the
3 - Crow Hop Overhead 10 1 Rep 30 Seconds
minute. For exercises that work
1a - Weighted 1-side at a time, complete a single
4 10 Reps 4 Superset w/ 2
Step-Up (Front Rack)
FULL BODY
REST
REST
Throwing Long Toss Light Throw Long Toss Long Toss Light Throw
REST
REST
Speed Deadlift
Weightlifting Clean to Press (Front Rack)
Single Leg RDL
Dumbell Rows KB Swing
Strength
EMOM 3
1b - DB Rows 4 10 Reps (R/L) 4
1a - Prone T Rhythmic
Stability 3 30 Seconds 30 Seconds
2 - CS Shoulder Strength 1
1
Use 65% of your calculated 1RM
1 - CS Hip & Core Strength 1 2 Minute
for the week 6 landmine press.
Accessory
2 - CS Hip & Core Plyometric 1 2
Use 65% of your calculated
1RM for the week 6 deadlift.
1 - Split Stance Rotation 3 10 Reps/Side 30 Seconds
3
Use a clock to help you cruise
Med Ball 2 - Hitter Push 5 3 Clusters/Side 30 Seconds through this portion of the workout
by doing 1 set every minute on the
3 - Crow Hop Overhead 10 1 Rep 30 Seconds
minute. For exercises that work
1a - Weighted 1-side at a time, complete a single
4 10 Reps 4 Superset w/ 2
Step-Up (Front Rack)
FULL BODY
REST
REST
Throwing Long Toss Light Throw Long Toss Long Toss Light Throw
REST
REST
Speed Deadlift
Weightlifting Clean to Press (Front Rack)
Single Leg RDL
Dumbell Rows KB Swing
Strength
EMOM 3
1b - DB Rows 4 10 Reps (R/L) 4
1a - Prone T Rhythmic
Stability 3 30 Seconds 30 Seconds
2 - CS Shoulder Strength 1
1
Use 70% of your calculated 1RM
1 - CS Hip & Core Strength 1 2 Minute
for the week 6 landmine press.
Accessory
2 - CS Hip & Core Plyometric 1 2
Use 70% of your calculated
1RM for the week 6 deadlift.
1 - Split Stance Rotation 3 10 Reps/Side 30 Seconds
3
Use a clock to help you cruise
Med Ball 2 - Hitter Push 5 3 Clusters/Side 30 Seconds through this portion of the workout
by doing 1 set every minute on the
3 - Crow Hop Overhead 10 1 Rep 30 Seconds
minute. For exercises that work
1a - Weighted 1-side at a time, complete a single
4 10 Reps 4 Superset w/ 1
Step-Up (Front Rack)
FULL BODY
REST
REST
Throwing Long Toss Regular Throw Long Toss Long Toss Regular Throw
REST
REST
Speed Deadlift
Weightlifting Clean to Press (Front Rack)
Single Leg RDL
Dumbell Rows KB Swing
Strength
EMOM 3
1b - DB Rows 4 10 Reps (R/L) 4
1a - Prone T Rhythmic
Stability 3 30 Seconds 30 Seconds
2 - CS Shoulder Strength 1
1
Use 75% of your calculated 1RM
1 - CS Hip & Core Strength 1 2 Minute
for the week 6 landmine press.
Accessory
2 - CS Hip & Core Plyometric 1 2
Use 75% of your calculated
1RM for the week 6 deadlift.
1 - Split Stance Rotation 3 10 Reps/Side 30 Seconds
3
Use a clock to help you cruise
Med Ball 2 - Hitter Push 5 3 Clusters/Side 30 Seconds through this portion of the workout
by doing 1 set every minute on the
3 - Crow Hop Overhead 10 1 Rep 30 Seconds
minute. For exercises that work
1a - Weighted 1-side at a time, complete a single
4 10 Reps 4 Superset w/ 1
Step-Up (Front Rack)
FULL BODY