Plyometrics is a type of training that uses the stretch-shortening cycle to produce maximum force in a minimal amount of time. Not only it trains the muscle in a specific way, but it also targets …
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Explosive Strength & Power
Increasing explosive strength and power is vital to any team or individual sport. First of all, here is the key concept to start with: If we want to optimize power, we need a solid strength …
Box Jumps for Explosive Power
Box jumps for explosive strength? Recently made famous by CrossFit, the box jump is an exercise that comes from plyometrics. Useful in the physical preparation for sports, it’s a great …
Physical Preparation for Sports
When we look at Cristiano Ronaldo or Lebron James, we see as much talent as physical preparation and hard work. Often times when we see these champions we don' t consider what it took for them to …
Sticking Points (and how to tackle them)
Picture this: you are bench pressing a 1RM attempt, you push with all you got and halfway through the barbell seems so much heavier than when you pushed it off the chest. What’s happening? Well, …
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Plyometric Exercises
Are you looking for the best plyometric exercises examples? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1GA6XjXim4&list=PLSgoNQKJMucK0YF2Ax2k0MQM5A0U6ZIv0 Let’s get straight to the point; at the …