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Plyometric Training Principles
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Depth Jumps
A high-intensity plyometric exercise where an athlete drops from a raised platform to the ground and immediately jumps vertically. Improves power by utilizing the stretch-shortening cycle to enhance muscle recruitment.
Stretch-Shortening Cycle (SSC)
A principle of plyometrics referring to the pre-stretch or counter-movement that activates the muscle spindles, leading to a more forceful concentric contraction. This cycle improves power by using the stored elastic energy in muscles and connective tissues.
Contrast Training
A training method involving the alternation of heavy-weight resistance exercises with plyometric exercises. This enhances power by facilitating neural adaptations and improving the explosive transfer of strength gains.
Box Drills
Plyometric exercises that involve jumping on, off, and over boxes of varying heights. These drills develop power by improving explosiveness and neuromuscular efficiency.
Drop Jumping
Similar to depth jumps, but with a focus on minimizing ground contact time to increase reaction force and power. This type of plyometric exercise develops the ability to produce rapid force.
Rate of Force Development (RFD)
A plyometric training principle emphasizing the speed at which an athlete can develop force. Improving RFD increases power by enabling muscles to contract more rapidly and with more force.
Clap Push-ups
A plyometric version of the traditional push-up that requires pushing up with enough force to clap the hands in midair. Enhances upper body power by increasing explosive strength and neural drive.
Bounding
An exercise that involves taking large, explosive steps or leaps to move forward. This improves power through the enhancement of the stretch reflex in the muscles and increasing the rate of force development.
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