🏀Plyometrics train the stretch shortening cycle and eccentric muscle contractions, crucial for jump performance.
⚡️Power is force times velocity. Plyometrics aim to increase power production.
🦾Eccentric muscle contractions have the greatest power and force capabilities.
🪜Depth jumps are the most intense plyometric exercise, but they should be used carefully to prevent injury.
🏃♂️Sprinting is a form of plyometrics that trains the stretch-shortening cycle and eccentric muscle contractions.
Do plyometric exercises improve vertical jump?
—Yes, plyometric exercises are effective for improving vertical jump as they train the specific muscle contractions and energy systems involved in jumping.
Can plyometrics be done as standalone exercises?
—No, plyometrics should be used in conjunction with other training methods and properly integrated into a training program.
Are depth jumps safe?
—Depth jumps are an intense exercise and should be performed with caution. It is necessary to have a good foundation of strength and fitness to reduce the risk of injury.
Can sprinting be considered a plyometric exercise?
—Yes, sprinting involves cyclic loading and unloading of the muscles, making it a form of plyometrics.
Are loaded jumps effective for improving power?
—Yes, loaded jumps can be effective for developing power, especially for two-foot jumpers. They are more concentrically dominant and can be varied in intensity and exercise selection for different training phases.
01:23Plyometrics train eccentric muscle contractions and the stretch-shortening cycle to increase power and force production for higher jumps.
04:40Depth jumps are the most intense plyometric exercise, but care must be taken to avoid overloading the CNS and causing injury.
06:40Sprinting is a form of plyometrics that trains the eccentric muscle contractions and stretch-shortening cycle, making it beneficial for jump performance.
08:31Loaded jumps can be effective for developing power, especially for two-foot jumpers.
