Episode 120

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9th Oct 2025

Ep. 120: Q & A - Leg Drive, Hamstring Issues, Enhanced Recovery

In this week's Q & A John and Chris dive into the importance of leg power in pitching, the role of blood flow in enhancing recovery & recurring hamstring injuries.

**John, Chris and many of the show's guests are NOT licensed healthcare providers & make NO claims to be. The information provided in this show is not intended to be medical advice & should not be misconstrued as such. You assume all risk & liability by implementing any of the information shared on this show. You should ALWAYS seek the opinions of a qualified healthcare provider in your state/country before using any of the information provided in this show*

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Starting Block Podcast

02:43 Understanding Athletic Development and Training Methods

05:17 The Importance of Leg Power in Pitching

11:24 Mechanics and Variability in Athletic Performance

16:56 The Role of Blood Flow in Performance and Recovery

20:36 Addressing Recurring Hamstring Injuries

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The Starting Block Podcast
Complete Athletic Development
At The Starting Block Podcast, we want to give you, THE ATHLETE, THE COACH & THE PARENT the tools to WIN both on and off the field. Our team brings over 65+ years of combined experience in Athletics, Fitness and Sports Medicine. Our mission is to help you win and build our communities by passing on our knowledge & experiences, as well as that of our colleagues across the world. Our areas of expertise include: strength training, rehabilitation from injuries, power & speed development, nutrition as well as the mental/spiritual side of athletics.