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What are plyometrics?
What are plyometrics?
Exercises that are developed by soviet countries during the cold war.
Who developed plyometrics?
Who developed plyometrics?
Yuri Verkhoshansky
What are the three phases of plyometrics?
What are the three phases of plyometrics?
What are the benefits of plyometrics?
What are the benefits of plyometrics?
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Plyometrics
- Plyometrics are exercises developed by Soviet countries during the Cold War.
- They were developed by Yuri Verkhoshansky.
- Examples of plyometrics include:
- Jumps onto, over, and from 35-cm benches
- Heavy medicine ball throws
- Double-leg bounding
- Alternate leg bounding
- Speed hops
- Squat Jumps
- Lateral Jumps
- Power Skipping
- Tuck Jumps
- Alternate Leg Bounding
- Box Jumps
- Vertical Depth Jumps
- Plyometric Push-ups
Three Phases of Plyometrics
- Eccentric phase: rapid muscle lengthening movement
- Amortization phase: short resting period
- Concentric phase: explosive muscle shortening movement
Benefits of Plyometrics
- Benefits to muscles
- Benefits to tendons
- Benefits to the nervous system
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This quiz explores the fundamentals of plyometrics, including its definition, historical development, and the benefits associated with this training method. Additionally, you will learn about the three phases of plyometric exercises, enhancing your understanding of their mechanics and applications.
