40 Questions
Which type of training involves muscle contraction without any external movement?
Isometric training
What is the recommended lower body plyometric volume normally given as?
Number of foot contacts per workout
What is the purpose of isometric training?
To engage in muscle contraction without external movement
Which type of isometric contraction involves exerting force against a fixed immovable object?
Overcoming isometrics
What are the four movements of the core/trunk?
Flexion, extension, lateral flexion, and rotation
Which type of exercise focuses on resisting movements and includes planks and pallof press?
Isometric movements
What is the purpose of lower body plyometric training?
To enhance power and explosiveness
What is the difference between overcoming isometrics and yielding isometrics?
Overcoming isometrics involve isometric muscle actions against a fixed immovable object, while yielding isometrics involve exerting equal force against a specific load
What is the purpose of effective core/trunk training?
To generate movement
What are examples of yielding isometrics?
Ankle push and hamstring hold
Which type of training exercises are aimed at overloading the musculotendinous complex (MTC) via utilization of the stretch-shortening cycle (SSC)?
Plyometric training
What is the key factor in overloading the MTC in plyometric activities?
Short ground contact times
Which exercises are NOT considered true plyometric exercises?
Isometric exercises
What can integrating plyometric training into an athlete's program result in?
Improved jumping, sprinting, and change of direction ability
What must practitioners possess in order to effectively implement plyometric training?
Knowledge of plyometric training programming
What does plyometric volume typically refer to?
The number of repetitions and sets performed
What is the main purpose of the stretch-shortening cycle (SSC) in plyometric training?
To enhance concentric contractions
What factor is crucial in achieving an enhanced concentric contraction in plyometric exercises?
Adequate pre-activation and system stiffness
What should effective plyometric programing take into consideration?
The athlete's training history
What is the purpose of plyometric training?
To enhance explosive power and athletic performance
Which type of training exercises are aimed at overloading the musculotendinous complex (MTC) via utilization of the stretch-shortening cycle (SSC)?
Plyometric training
What is the purpose of plyometric training?
To improve explosive power
What is the main purpose of the stretch-shortening cycle (SSC) in plyometric training?
To enhance the force production
What factor is crucial in achieving an enhanced concentric contraction in plyometric exercises?
Short duration between eccentric and concentric portions
What are examples of yielding isometrics?
Planks and pallof press
What is the purpose of effective core/trunk training?
To stabilize the spine and improve athletic performance
What is the recommended lower body plyometric volume normally given as?
Number of sets
Which exercises are NOT considered true plyometric exercises?
Resistance band exercises
What must practitioners possess in order to effectively implement plyometric training?
Knowledge of plyometric training programming
What should effective plyometric programing take into consideration?
The athlete's training history
Which of the following is NOT a form of isometric contraction?
Plyometric isometrics
Which of the following exercises is an example of yielding isometrics?
Hamstring hold
What are the four movements of the core/trunk?
Flexion, extension, lateral flexion, rotation
Which of the following exercises focuses on generating movement in the core/trunk?
Wood-choppers
What is the main purpose of plyometric training?
To enhance power and explosiveness
What does lower body plyometric volume typically refer to?
The number of foot contacts per workout
What is the key factor in achieving an enhanced concentric contraction in plyometric exercises?
The speed of the eccentric contraction
What must practitioners possess in order to effectively implement plyometric training?
Knowledge of anatomy and physiology
Which type of training exercises are aimed at overloading the musculotendinous complex (MTC) via utilization of the stretch-shortening cycle (SSC)?
Plyometric training
What is the purpose of effective core/trunk training?
To improve balance and stability
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