The Strength Guys are another extremely influential force in the fitness industry. This was recently posted on their page, and we had to quote them! In order to keep advancing in your industry you must first surround yourself with people you can learn from. Plyometrics are popular, and with valid reason - although this reason may not be scientifically correct. A large part of business is distinguishing your entity from those of your competitors. Personal trainers and small training businesses are constantly gravitating towards flashier, more intense protocols with the hopes of generating customer intrigue, customer interest, and customer results in a faster and more efficient manner. So what is the problem with all of this? Plyometrics are not a form of training for the beginner, or even the intermediate athlete. Before you look to begin performing Plyometric training, heres what you need to know. Plyometric training is an advanced Eastern Method of speed and power development. The goal of plyometric training is to harness the power of rapid eccentric contractions and convert that elastic energy from the musculotendinous junction into a powerful concentric contraction. This response is titled the stretch shortening cycle (SSC) and is measured through the Reactive Strength Index (RSI) Furthermore, sport science indicates that achieving the full benefit of this response requires a solid foundation of strength. Here are the pre-requisites to Plyometric training, as proposed by Chu (1988). - Squat and Bench Press 1.5 x BW - Squat and Bench Press 60% of BW for 5 reps in < 5 secs Build the foundation first! -Laura
Posted on: Mon, 12 May 2014 22:30:01 +0000
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