Monthly Archives: June 2010
Some of The Best Vertical Jump Exercises
As you perform various vertical jump exercises, it is vital to have them in the order of ascending intensity or difficulty. Doing it this way will ensure your safety and lessen the risk of injury as you prepare your muscles … Continue reading
Strength and Plyometric Training Go Together
Even though plyometric training is vital in vertical jump training programs, it must be integrated with strength training as well. Strength training is critical since it helps build up your body for optimal strength, which does not rely on time. … Continue reading
Plyometric Exercises – Split Squat
This plyometric exercise is a modified version of the original full squat, but this will be done on only one leg. What will happen is that you will have to raise one of your legs on a platform behind you … Continue reading
Plyometrics for Power
Actually, there are various types of plyometric drills which are helpful in building up athletic explosiveness. Some of them are listed below. 1. Jumping In Place –Performed by jumping and landing on the same spot where the jump commenced. 2. … Continue reading
The Classification of Plyometric Drills
The ability to jump high is a product of integrating explosive, limit, and reactive strengths. Explosive strength is the capacity to build up optimal force in the shortest possible time without the need for stretch-reflex plyometric techniques. Limit strength is … Continue reading
Plyometric Drills – Overhead Throws
Plyometrics when correctly done is a very efficient and effective method as it results to more significant gains. Provided below is one example of a good plyometric drill. Overhead throws need a wall, or another individual, and a medicine ball … Continue reading