Description
Plyometric Circuits and Charts
PLYOMETRICS: 4-week bout in the middle of Max Strength, August
- 4-week bout in Conversion-1, November
- 4-week bout in Maintenance-1, Mid-January to Mid-February
- Smaller, less dramatic/intense 1-2 day bouts occur in mid-September, mid-December, and end-February
WHAT IS PLYOMETRICS: Jump training exercises where muscles exert maximum force in short intervals of time with the goal of increasing power (speed-strength). The focus is on learning to move from a muscle extension to a contraction in a rapid, or “explosive,” manner.
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS: While plyo exercises show benefits for reducing lower extremity injuries, there is an increased risk of injury due to the large forces generated during the exercise. Should ONLY be performed by well-conditioned athletes under supervision, and must have adequate rest periods in between exercise bouts.
BENEFITS OF PLYOMETRICS: Improves muscular strength and jump abilities, which therefore increases power.
