Plyometric Training
Why All Athletes Need Plyometrics
You have probably heard of plyometrics if you play any sport that involves jumping. Do you know why plyometric training is so important? Plyometrics occur in any sport that involves [...]
Why D1 Football Players Are Training With the Triple Jump
Of all the athletic marvels the human body's capable of, a world-class Triple Jump might be the most mind-boggling. An Olympic event since 1896, the Triple Jump sees athletes utilize [...]
Combine Plyometrics With Your Agility Drills for More Explosive Movement
Plyometrics are great for building athletic explosiveness in sports, and for decades performance trainers have used them to elicit this effect. I believe you can take this to the next [...]
Tom Brady’s High School Footwork Drill Laid the Foundation for Super Bowl Success
Long before the Super Bowl victories, the NFL MVP trophies and the Pro Bowl selections, Tom Brady was just a kid looking for a shot to play Division I football.
Why Young Athletes Should Utilize the Lateral Plyometric Jump
All too often, athletes ignore lateral movement in their training. Why? Well, with literally thousands of exercises and drills at their disposal, athletes often ignore lateral movements for other, more [...]
Master the Stretch-Shortening Cycle to Sprint Faster and Jump Higher
When you hear the term “plyometric,” you might think of jumping or jump training. However, plyometric is defined as an action that causes a muscle to reach maximal force in [...]
4 Ways to Build Cycling Power
Winter season is coming up, and so many of us will be forced to stow our bicycles in the garage. But that does not mean that the next few months should...
3 Unbreakable Plyometric Training Rules
Plyometrics are the fastest way to turn the strength you build in the weight room into speed and explosiveness on the field. They’re also incredibly easy to screw up if [...]
How to Create the Perfect Plyo Workout Program
That’s why before starting a plyometric program, you should understand what you’re actually training. The answer is the stretch-shortening cycle, or the SSC. The SSC is what happens in your [...]
3 Beginner Plyos That Safely Build Explosive Power
It's no new secret that plyometric training program can take your athletes program's and athleticism to new levels. However, I see many athletes and...