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This Weeks Topics: Jump Training & Plyometrics
9/28/2020
Jump training and plyometrics is one of my favorite topics, because it is one of those topics with an infinite ways to apply it to your athletes. However, there is a few starter points that help distinguish when,where and how to most effectively use it. First, differentiating between jump training and plyometrics helps to decide where it goes within a training program and who would benefit from it the most. Second, scaling jumps based on intensity (height / single vs double leg), training experience required, angle of jump and more can help you decide which jumps are most effective for which athletes.
Read the articles below for more information!
8 Little Known Truths about Plyometrics
By: Poliquin Group
This brief but great article helps to dispel some myths on jump training and plyometrics. A great starter for any jump training conversation.
Why is Plyometrics so Misunderstood and Misapplied
By: Dr. Yessis
Dr. Yessis posted this very blunt article years ago and it still holds true today: when discussing training with other coaches, often times when we say the same words we mean different things. Here he helps to fix some of those gaps.
A Starter Guide to Plyometrics
By: Nathan Obrigewitsch
This article is a long but VERY good article covering all aspects of jump training, from a strength, physiological, and practical perspective. If you are going to read one – this is it.
Listen of the Week
The Correct Way to Add Plyometrics to Your Workouts
In this QUAH Sal, Adam, & Justin answer the question “How would you recommend the programming of plyometrics in conjunction with resistance training?”
Very interesting topic, thank you for putting up.Expand blog