Thursday, April 22nd, 2010
Plyometric movements consist of a very fast lengthening movement of the muscle, then a brief rest, and then a very fast and powerful shortening of the the muscle.
Photo by littlegreenfroggyWhat are plyometric exercises?
Plyometrics refers to exercises that allows your muscles reach maximum force in the shortest time possible. The muscle ...
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Thursday, April 22nd, 2010
Basketball Training: A Targeted Approach
Training for basketball players should focus on the skills, movements, and power requirements that are specific to the game of basketball - duh, right? Although sport-specific training is being implemented more now than ever before, there's still far too much training being conducted that is archaic ...
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Thursday, April 22nd, 2010
I would like to take some time to explain the importance of plyometrics. Some people may wonder why it wouldn't be easier to just work out the legs with some squats and that would be sufficient. Wouldn't getting bigger muscles provide enough strength increase to allow me to jump higher. ...
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