PRO PLAYER SUPPLY: MLB WORKOUT EXCLUSIVE
DUSTIN PEDROIA
Dustin Pedroia is the starting 2nd baseman for the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB). Pedroia has won multiple awards in Major League Baseball, including the prestigious 2007 American League Rookie of the Year and the 2008 AL MVP award. He also won a Silver Slugger as a second baseman and a Gold Glove in 2008, 2011, and 2013. In 2008, he finished second overall in the AL in batting average. In addition to his dominant offensive performance over the past many years, Pedroia has been a major defensive contributor to the Red Sox.
While standing at only 5' 8" and weighing under 185 lbs, he hits the ball with relatively strong power. He is an outstanding defensive player as well, as is known for his strong will and 'Never Give Up' attitude, which has led to him signing a long contract this season with the Red Sox. His workouts are intense, and he focuses on off season training that helps sharpen the tools that make him such a great player. We focus on one of his workouts below. Thanks to our friends at mlbplayerworkouts.com for the great information as always.
1. Rotational Row: Sets/Reps: 2x10 each side
With cable machine to right, assume athletic stance with feet slightly wider than shoulder width. Reach across body with left hand, turning hips and shoulders to cable machine, to hold handle set at low position. Explosively rotate hips left and bring handle across body until it’s above and outside left shoulder. Return to start position and repeat for specified repS. Perform set on opposite side
2. Weighted Neutral-Grip Pull-Up: Sets/Reps: 3x8
With weight attached to belt around waist, grab neutral-grip pull-up bar so that palms face each other. Pull yourself up until chin is above bar. Lower with control until arms are almost straight. Repeat for specified reps
3. X Pull Down:
Sets/Reps: 2x10• Kneel in front of crossover cable machine; cross arms and grasp opposite handles with each hand Without arching back, retract shoulder blades, then pull elbows to side of body; straighten and externally rotate arms in fluid motion so thumbs point back. Return to start position and repeat for specified reps
Lower-Body Explosive Power
4. Squat Jump: Sets/Reps: 3x8
Begin with feet slightly wider than shoulder width and hands behind head. Perform squat and explosively jump as high as possible. Land softly in squat position and immediately perform again. Repeat for specified reps
Try out this workout, and you will not be disappointed. Gain the edge that Pedroia achieves through these intense exercise routines. Check out his official gloves, made by Wilson, at our site, proplayersupply.com
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