The trick to gaining more distance in your jumps is training your muscles to have the ability to release a burst of energy. This means that while strength is incredibly important it is a different kind of strength, an “explosive” strength if you will. Think about a sprinter as opposed to a long distance runner, Read more…
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Land on Your Toes, Save Your Knees
ScienceDaily (Oct. 6, 2010) — Anterior cruciate ligament injuries are a common and debilitating problem, especially for female athletes. A new study from UC Davis shows that changes in training can reduce shear forces on knee joints and could help cut the risk of developing ACL tears. The research was published online Aug. 3 in Read more…
Enhance Athletic Performance With Plyometrics
Rocket Articles | Enhance Athletic Performance With Plyometrics By: David Wolf Plyometric exercises were created to enhance the explosive power in selected muscle groups. For instance, these types of exercise can improve the ability to jump or react quickly to circumstances in athletic endeavors. Plyometric training is different from traditional strength training exercise because Read more…
Effects of plyometric training on explosive strength, acceleration capacity and kicking speed in young elite soccer players.
Sedano S, Matheu A, Redondo JC, Cuadrado G. Faculty of Sports Sciences, European University, Miguel de Cervantes, Valladolid, Spain – ssedano@uemc.es. Abstract AIM: The main aim of this study was to determine the effects of a 10-week plyometric training program on explosive strength, acceleration capacity and kicking speed in young elite soccer players. METHODS: Twenty-two Read more…
How Plyometric Training Exercises Can Increase Your Vertical Jump
Author: David Curtis Plyometric training exercises really seems like they’re one of those things that so many athletes talk about however nobody really knows specifically what it is. So today, we’re going to get into plyometrics training exercises for your vertical jump and get you a real comprehension of what it is and how it Read more…
