DO YOU USE PLYOMETRIC EXERCISES IN YOUR WORKOUTS? Plyometric exercise refers to those activities that enable a muscle to reach maximal force in the shortest possible time. Practically defined, plyometric exercise is a quick, powerful movement using a prestretch, or counter movement, that involves the stretch-shortening cycle (SSC). The purpose of plyometric exercises is to increase the power of subsequent movements by using both the natural elastic components of muscle and tendon and the stretch reflex. This training method is great for athletes to build up speed and explosive power that can benefit in most sports. It can also benefit non-athletes to get in great shape and improve body awareness. Depth jumps is a great plyometric exercise if performed right:
Posted on: Sun, 05 Oct 2014 08:10:39 +0000
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