Episode 78: Pitching mechanics, prehab exercises for throwing athletes, and more! With former MLB pitcher Joel Bennett

In this week's episodes of the Brawn Body Podcast, Dan is honored to welcome former MLB Pitcher Joel Bennett to discuss his journey and experiences through baseball. Joel was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in 1991 and pitched for both the Philadelphia Phillies and Baltimore Orioles in the 1990s. He then went on to pitch for the New Jersey Jackals in the Northern League East and the Canadian American Association, coming in clutch with pitching in the 2004 playoff season and going 59-19 in total with the Jackals. He played a total of 17 years of professional baseball. In this episode, Joel discusses the proper mechanics of pitching, common mistakes, prehab exercises to stay healthy, and more! Tune in to hear about: -The "W" of pitching  -Why "Just throw harder" isn't always the answer  -The importance of the glove hand while pitching  -Scapular pinching for velocity increase - good or bad?  -How to throw a fastball, curveball, slider, cutter, splitter, change-up, and more! -The shoulder prehab exercise Joel used before pitching, and still uses to this day!  Be sure to subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss out on future episodes! Find us on social media @brawnbody for more!