Plyometrics

A US Marine performs plyometric jumps in Camp Foster, Okinawa

Plyometrics, also known as jump training or plyos, are exercises in which muscles exert maximum force in short intervals of time, with the goal of increasing power (speed-strength). This training focuses on learning to move from a muscle extension to a contraction in a rapid or "explosive" manner, such as in specialized repeated jumping.[1] Plyometrics are primarily used by athletes, especially martial artists, sprinters and high jumpers,[2] to improve performance,[3] and are used in the fitness field to a much lesser degree.[4]

  1. ^ Chu, Donald (1998). Jumping into plyometrics (2nd ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. pp. 1–4. ISBN 978-0880118460.
  2. ^ Starks, Joe (25 April 2013). "An Athlete's Guide to Jumping Higher: Vertical Jump Secrets Uncovered!". Athlete Culture. Archived from the original on 11 May 2013. Retrieved 30 April 2013.
  3. ^ Michael Yessis (2009). Explosive Plyometrics. Ultimate Athlete Concepts. ISBN 978-098171806-4.
  4. ^ Yessis, Michael (2 January 2013). "Why is plyometrics so misunderstood and misapplied?". doctoryessis.com. Retrieved 3 April 2020.