Plyometrics can do more than just increase elastic energy utilization; they can also help with teaching skills and reducing injuries. I chose the routines because I have used them for years or used concepts from the workouts and found them to work at each level of athlete development.
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Teaching Plyometrics
In this article we explore a taxonomy of plyometrics, a review of take off and landing types, athlete career development considerations, and track season periodization.
Read MorePlyometrics for Speed Development
A goal of this article is get right to the heart of the matter, using jump training to improve the outcomes of speed and power programs in sport, specifically track and field and team sports that involve running and jumping. Most of the information included here is coming from big names and some less known individuals who I feel are successfully designing workouts that involve selective application of explosive exercises.
Read MoreThe Science of Plyometrics: Key Questions on Jump Training
For most coaches, plyometrics are an enigma. We know that plyometrics improve performance, but there is so little information available that we don’t know how plyometrics do what they do. Information on the value plyometrics have specifically for speed development is especially sparse, outside a few studies on acceleration. Even a solid definition of plyometrics is hard to nail down because the handful of experts on the topic use differing terms to label various jumping exercises.
Read MoreThe History of Plyometrics
Plyometric exercises were developed by scientists in Russia and Germany. Plyometrics were initially applied to only track and field athletes. Plyometrics were so successful that eastern countries soon dominated Olympic track and field events. The rest of the world took notice, especially an American track and field coach named Fred Wilt. Plyometrics grew into a worldwide phenomenon utilized by athletes across all types of sports.
Read MorePlyometrics: Dynamic Strength and Explosive Power – A Review
Plyometric training is used to help muscles reach maximum strength. The physiology of the muscle and the effect of plyometric training on the muscle are considered when crafting a training program. Tailor a specific training program using featured example exercises and sample training programs.
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