Watch-John Smoltz Hall of Fame induction speech. I’ve loved him since I was a kid (2nd after Chipper, of course…I was in LOVE) and because he’s more than the third member of the greatest pitching rotation of my lifetime to reach the Hall of Fame following Atlanta Braves teammates Greg Maddux and Tom Glavine. (Throwing out the first pitch for the Bravos, will go down as one of the highlights of my life. Thankfully, I only had to do it one…plus some practice.) Smoltz is the first pitcher to reach the Hall of Fame after having Tommy John surgery on his throwing elbow.

Baseball’s epidemic is the increase in those surgeries among both professional and youth pitchers (around 25:00).

When Smoltz says “baseball’s not a year-round sport” – and the Hall of Fame audience at Cooperstown responds with loud applause – that should make every one of us sit up and take notice. It’s more than OK to put down the baseball at times during the year and pick up a basketball or a football or a skateboard.

“Specialization is for Insects.” -Robert Heinlein

Read-5 Tips to Help You Reach Your Diet Goals, Barbell Daily. Whole Life Challenge starts September 19th.

Support-10 MVMNT members are stepping up to the bat this Saturday at Venture CrossFit competing in Atlanta Affiliate League’s X&Y Partner Competition. They’ll kickoff the event with a 1RM Snatch & 1RM C&J. Get down there to show your love and feel the energy that flows at a big competition!

Venture CrossFit: 2160 Hills Ave Building 2 Suite G, Atlanta, Georgia 30318. Carpooling is as Rx.

Warmup

Speed Ladder
Hip Mobility Series
10 Downdog Push-ups

Conditioning

A.
5 Rounds

30 yd sprint 
Rest ~60-75 sec

Levels 0/1
20 yd sprint
Rest 

B.
4 Rounds

400 yd sprint
Rest while your partner runs

Levels 0/1
3 Rounds

C.
3 Rounds

Ab Complex:
30 sec each for max reps
Twisting Sit-up (with a partner)
Mountain Climbers
Butterfly Sit-up
Plank