Plyometric Training
5 Ways to Make Hurdle Hop Plyometrics More Effective
If you are looking for an "all-in-one" plyometric exercise that builds reactive power, ankle stiffness, and coordination that will help athletes sprint...
The Underwater Box Jump? David Wilson Is a Dolphin
About a month ago, 23-year-old running back David Wilson said goodbye to the NFL due to a career-ending neck injury. Just two weeks later, Wilson announced he is pursuing an Olympic [...]
Plyometric Exercises: Programming to Enhance Power
Plyometric exercises can be an incredibly valuable tool in performance enhancement. Powerful, dynamic movements are the hallmark of most athletic...
Supercharge Your Workouts With Plyometrics
Since the 1950s, plyometrics—or jump training—has been an important component of athletic preparation. These exercises, developed by Russian sports scientist Dr. Yuri Verkhoshansky, were designed to increase muscular power and explosiveness. [...]
Are Plyometrics Right for You?
A plyometrics workout can be an excellent addition to your training. It can improve your strength and athleticism and can help keep you injury-free. However, jumping and other explosive movements [...]
Getting Started With Plyometric Training
Are you doing plyometrics right? Many athletes don’t get everything they could from their plyo training, because they don’t understand its purpose. To understand plyometrics, it’s important to understand its [...]
Basketball Plyometrics Exercises for Improved Vertical Jump
Throw down a momentum changer next basketball season. Defy the laws of gravity. You will not only help your team win, you will be showing off your athletic ability. (See Best [...]
Build Your Explosive Lower-Body Plyometric Program
Imagine diving to snare a line drive in the outfield or capping off a fast break steal with a thunderous dunk. Each of these actions requires the rapid firing and [...]
Keys to Beginning Plyometrics Training
Being born with natural talent is helpful, but as long as an athlete has the right training, he or she can excel in sports. And regardless of your talent level, [...]
Ask the Experts: What Are the Best Exercises to Build Explosive Hips and Legs
Q: What are the best exercises to build powerful and explosive hips and legs? A: Powerful hips and legs dramatically increase speed, jumping and overall athletic strength. Common lower-body strength and explosive [...]