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Tread Athletics Hip-Shoulder Separation Full Routine

Complete training routine that builds and teaches the hip-shoulder separation critical for velocity.

Duration:
About 20 min

Coaching notes

Step-by-step progression from mobility and strength into throwing drills that create and use separation.

Objectives

Increase hip-shoulder separation for higher velocity and better sequencing.

Coaching cues

Create stretch across the torso; keep the front side closed longer; rotate from the ground up.

Common errors

Early opening; no separation; upper-body dominant throw.

Steps

  1. 1. Mobility and activation
  2. 2. Separation drills
  3. 3. Throwing integration
  4. 4. Full intent throws
Source: Tread Athletics

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