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PODCAST

RBI Performance Podcast

Blair Bundy and Steven Reinlie

Drs. Steven Reinlie and Blair Bundy are here to bring you the latest in baseball injury prevention advice, talk about how to improve performance on the diamond, and how to stay healthy while playing the game you love.

All Episodes

01:20:40

Ron Wolforth

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2018/01/29

In Episode 25 of the RBI Performance Podcast, Steven and Blair travel to Montgomery, TX and catch up with Ron Wolforth, head of the Texas Baseball Ranch. Ron started the Texas Baseball Ranch in 2003 and has since consulted with numerous MLB organizations and NCAA squads, regularly speaks at national conferences, and has trained over 80 athletes who went on to be drafted. Ron is a passionate coach and speaker, and he spoke with our hosts about developing athletes, why playing games is overrated, how

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2017 Review

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2018/01/01

Steven and Blair (finally) catch up and review the best of 2017 and where they want to head in 2018.

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01:02:46

Zach Dechant

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2017/08/23

In episode 23 of the RBI Performance Podcast, we sit down with Zach Dechant, head strength and conditioning coach for the Texas Christian University baseball team, and discuss what it takes to train a championship-level baseball team for peak in-season performance, all while keeping athletes healthy and recovered. Learn more about Zach here: http://www.zachdechant.com/ Follow Zach on Twitter @zachdechant Please enjoy!

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Unconventional Training with John Wolf

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2017/08/09

In episode 22 of the RBI Performance Podcast, Steven and Blair are joined by John Wolf, a master of the unconventional and current Chief Fitness Officer for the Onnit Academy in Austin, TX. John has an exceptional fitness and training background, and has been tasked with helping achieve Onnit's goal of "Total Human Optimization." So far, our Summer Strength Series has explored traditional means of strength and conditioning and how they apply to baseball players - in this episode, John takes us

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55:55

Core Training for Ballplayers

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2017/07/26

In episode 21 of the RBI Performance Podcast, Steven and Blair continue exploring the Summer Strength Series by taking a closer look at core training. What exactly is the core? Why has it been so cool and trendy for so long? Is it possible to do a core exercise without a bouncy physioball or half-ball device? Short answer - YES! Within this episode, you'll hear what exercises the guys prefer, when they prefer to do them, and you'll also see them both get on their soapboxes and give some hot takes

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29:39

Grip It and Rip It

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2017/07/12

In episode 20 of the RBI Performance Podcast, Steven and Blair continue the summer strength series and take a look at some of the accessory lifts for baseball players, specifically grip training. Most of you out there with some baseball experience have probably spent some quality time with the wrist roller or a rice bucket, but does it do you any good? What’s the point of training your grip besides having sweet looking forearms? The guys dive deep into the potential of working the forearm

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55:12

Should Baseball Players Bench Press?

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2017/06/28

In Episode 19 of the RBI Performance Podcast, we continue the Summer Strength Series by taking a look at the highly controversial bench press. Join us as we separate fact from fiction and explore why the bench is so contentious amongst the baseball population, the basic requirements we would like to see from an athlete before allowing them anywhere near a bench press, and discuss some shoulder-friendly alternatives that allow for you to continue chasing performance on the diamond, while still

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01:18:38

Father's Day Special

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2017/06/19

On this very special 18th episode of the RBI Performance Podcast, you'll hear Steven and Blair sit down with their dads and discuss growing up and playing baseball. Blair's interview begins @ 1:00 Steven's interview begins @ 34:00 Please enjoy!

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A Love Letter to the Deadlift

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2017/06/14

Welcome back to episode 17 of the RBI Performance Podcast, where Steven and Blair continue the Summer Strength Series and take a closer look at the controversial deadlift. They discuss the pros and cons and the potential athletic carryover of including some form of the deadlift into a well-designed training program, the different types of deadlifts, and how they would start a young athlete looking into learning and properly executing the lift. They also discuss what a wrecking ball is, how big

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The Squat Episode

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2017/05/31

In episode 16 of the RBI Performance Podcast, Steven and Blair continue the Summer Strength Series with an in-depth discussion on squatting for athletic performance. They dive into how to squat correctly, what different kinds of squats there are and when they might be appropriate, and how athletes with an injury can still benefit from squatting variations. Enjoy!

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It's All In The Hips

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2017/05/17

In episode 15 of the RBI Performance Podcast, Steven and Blair take a look at the hips and make some recommendations on exercises that can lead to improved performance on the diamond (as well as a better-fitting pair of pants). Please enjoy! Kibler et al. The Disabled Throwing Shoulder: spectrum of pathology - 10-year Update. Arthroscopy 2013. (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23276418).

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Should you play summer ball?

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2017/04/26

In episode 14 of the RBI Performance Podcast, Steven and Blair take a look at the "why" behind summer ball. Is it just a given that every kid should play summer ball and showcase their talents? Or are there better ways to spend your summer?

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46:26

Crossfit and Baseball with Aja Barto

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2017/04/12

In Episode 13 of the RBI Performance Podcast, Steven and Blair travel down to Behemoth Crossfit in Cypress, TX in order to interview the tallest podcast guest to date, Aja Barto. Aja played baseball collegiately at Tulane University and professionally in the Texas Rangers organization for a few years before making the switch to Crossfit, where he reached the highest level of competition, the Reebok Crossfit Games, 3 years in a row. Aja currently serves as a head coach and co-owner of Behemoth

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56:08

The Overbearing Sports Parent

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2017/03/29

In Episode 12 of the RBI Performance Podcast, Steven and Blair tackle the issue of the "Tiger Mom," also known as the overbearing sports parent or coach and their potential influence on a developing athlete's love for the game. Your hosts share their own examples from their childhoods, as well as discuss some common things they see now, both as clinicians and coaches. Also, Steven and Blair take a stand and make some BOLD MLB PREDICTIONS. These declarations are, of course, ripe with homerism, so

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56:46

Staying Strong, All Season Long

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2017/03/15

In episode 11, Steven and Blair take a closer look at what successful athletes do throughout a competitive season to not only maintain their bodies, but set themselves up for peak performance along the way. They discuss the effect a competitive baseball season can have on an athlete and address ways to combat these negative changes, address in-season strength training (so as not to lose those gainz), and come up with a few ideas that everyone could benefit from.

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58:46

Preseason Checklist

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2017/03/01

On episode 10 of the RBI Performance Podcast, Steven and Blair take a deeper look at what a boxes a baseball player should check prior to beginning their competitive season. They discuss what to look for in the throwing shoulder (14:00), the importance of looking at the scapula, hips, and core (16:00), how to best handle athletes who could be classified as "hypermobile" (39:00), and all of the dumb things Steven and Blair made when playing in high school and college (49:00).

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Lenny Macrina

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2017/02/16

On episode 9 of the RBI Performance Podcast, Steven and Blair sit down with Lenny Macrina, MSPT, SCS, CSCS. Lenny is currently the Director of Physical Therapy and co-founder of Champion PT and Performance in Waltham, MA, and has written numerous articles and textbook chapters regarding numerous topics, including baseball injuries and considerations for adolescent athletes. He was kind enough to sit down with us and share his thoughts on some current topics in the baseball health and performance

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Injuries in Baseball Recap

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2017/02/01

Steven and Blair have traveled far and wide (or just to Dallas) to bring you the latest and greatest baseball injury updates. In this episode, they recap their favorite "takeaways" from the American Sports Medicine Institute's 35th Annual Injuries in Baseball Course. You'll learn about updates in shoulder and elbow surgery, varying thoughts on strength training and periodization, the importance of looking at the hip and core in the overall assessment of throwing athletes, more hot takes on weighted

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Are Weighted Balls Safe?

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2017/01/18

This week, Steven and Blair dive into the world of underweight/overweight implements and bring you the latest research on the topic of weighted balls and baseball players. Are they safe? Should you use them? How hard can Steven actually throw a baseball? Study referenced: http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/1941738116679816 Driveline research page: https://www.drivelinebaseball.com/research/

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01:10:15

Coach John Carter

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2017/01/04

Blair and Steven travel to Round Rock High School to interview Head Baseball Coach John Carter - they discuss high school baseball vs travel baseball, pitch counts, how baseball players should train, and Coach outs Steven as a secret hater of squats.

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