Archive for the ‘Plyometrics’ Category
I have never addressed plyometrics as a training tool. Plyometrics training is a method of conditioning designed to enable a muscle to reach maximum force in the shortest period of time. Basketball, volleyball, baseball and soccer players use this form of training. It is very individualized based on a person’s health, training history and their personal goals.
How plyometrics training works is the use of powerful, rapid movement of muscles involving fast stretching and contracting a muscle. The amount of time it takes to change
direction should be as short as possible. Some examples of this type of training is explosive jumping, hopping and throwing at the same time.
Studies show that plyometrics training does work at increasing speed. It does, however, stress joints and connective tissues. If you begin plyometrics training start off with lower intensity drills and gradually increase. A plyometrics training schedule should be 2 times/week, with 1-3 sets of 6-10 reps.