Wrestling Lays a Foundation for Other Sports

by Ben Peterson w/Ethan Bosch

Each fall, many young athletes debate whether or not to go out for wrestling.

Football and soccer players have had a full fall season of practices and games. Some are excited about their prospects for the next season in that sport, so they think that lifting specifically for that sport would help them the most. Others are anticipating a spring sport, like baseball. If either of these is your case, let me urge you to consider the following benefits of wrestling for your other sport(s):

1) Wrestling is built on position. A good stance is vital to most any sports activity. Football