Mastering Explosive Exercises

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Which type of training involves muscle contraction without any external movement?

Strength training

Plyometric training

Eccentric training

Isometric training (correct)

What is the recommended lower body plyometric volume normally given as?

Number of sets per exercise

Number of foot contacts per workout (correct)

Distance covered per repetition

Duration of each plyometric exercise

What is the purpose of isometric training?

To increase metabolic requirements

To improve concentric and eccentric contractions

To engage in muscle contraction without external movement (correct)

To reduce muscle force during contractions

Which type of isometric contraction involves exerting force against a fixed immovable object?

Overcoming isometrics Signup and view all the answers

What are the four movements of the core/trunk?

Flexion, extension, lateral flexion, and rotation Signup and view all the answers

Which type of exercise focuses on resisting movements and includes planks and pallof press?

Isometric movements Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of lower body plyometric training?

To enhance power and explosiveness Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of effective core/trunk training?

To generate movement Signup and view all the answers

What are examples of yielding isometrics?

Ankle push and hamstring hold Signup and view all the answers

Which type of training exercises are aimed at overloading the musculotendinous complex (MTC) via utilization of the stretch-shortening cycle (SSC)?

Plyometric training Signup and view all the answers

What is the key factor in overloading the MTC in plyometric activities?

Short ground contact times Signup and view all the answers

Which exercises are NOT considered true plyometric exercises?

Isometric exercises Signup and view all the answers

What can integrating plyometric training into an athlete's program result in?

Improved jumping, sprinting, and change of direction ability Signup and view all the answers

What must practitioners possess in order to effectively implement plyometric training?

Knowledge of plyometric training programming Signup and view all the answers

What does plyometric volume typically refer to?

The number of repetitions and sets performed Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the stretch-shortening cycle (SSC) in plyometric training?

To enhance concentric contractions Signup and view all the answers

What factor is crucial in achieving an enhanced concentric contraction in plyometric exercises?

Adequate pre-activation and system stiffness Signup and view all the answers

What should effective plyometric programing take into consideration?

The athlete's training history Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of plyometric training?

To enhance explosive power and athletic performance Signup and view all the answers

Which type of training exercises are aimed at overloading the musculotendinous complex (MTC) via utilization of the stretch-shortening cycle (SSC)?

Plyometric training Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of plyometric training?

To improve explosive power Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the stretch-shortening cycle (SSC) in plyometric training?

To enhance the force production Signup and view all the answers

What factor is crucial in achieving an enhanced concentric contraction in plyometric exercises?

Short duration between eccentric and concentric portions Signup and view all the answers

What are examples of yielding isometrics?

Planks and pallof press Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of effective core/trunk training?

To stabilize the spine and improve athletic performance Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended lower body plyometric volume normally given as?

Number of sets Signup and view all the answers

Which exercises are NOT considered true plyometric exercises?

Resistance band exercises Signup and view all the answers

What must practitioners possess in order to effectively implement plyometric training?

Knowledge of plyometric training programming Signup and view all the answers

What should effective plyometric programing take into consideration?

The athlete's training history Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a form of isometric contraction?

Plyometric isometrics Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following exercises is an example of yielding isometrics?

Hamstring hold Signup and view all the answers

What are the four movements of the core/trunk?

Flexion, extension, lateral flexion, rotation Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following exercises focuses on generating movement in the core/trunk?

Wood-choppers Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of plyometric training?

To enhance power and explosiveness Signup and view all the answers

What does lower body plyometric volume typically refer to?

The number of foot contacts per workout Signup and view all the answers

What is the key factor in achieving an enhanced concentric contraction in plyometric exercises?

The speed of the eccentric contraction Signup and view all the answers

What must practitioners possess in order to effectively implement plyometric training?

Knowledge of anatomy and physiology Signup and view all the answers

Which type of training exercises are aimed at overloading the musculotendinous complex (MTC) via utilization of the stretch-shortening cycle (SSC)?

Plyometric training Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of effective core/trunk training?

To improve balance and stability Signup and view all the answers

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Which type of training involves muscle contraction without any external movement?

What is the recommended lower body plyometric volume normally given as?

What is the purpose of isometric training?

Which type of isometric contraction involves exerting force against a fixed immovable object?

What are the four movements of the core/trunk?

Which type of exercise focuses on resisting movements and includes planks and pallof press?

What is the purpose of lower body plyometric training?

What is the difference between overcoming isometrics and yielding isometrics?

What is the purpose of effective core/trunk training?

What are examples of yielding isometrics?

Which type of training exercises are aimed at overloading the musculotendinous complex (MTC) via utilization of the stretch-shortening cycle (SSC)?

What is the key factor in overloading the MTC in plyometric activities?

Which exercises are NOT considered true plyometric exercises?

What can integrating plyometric training into an athlete's program result in?

What must practitioners possess in order to effectively implement plyometric training?

What does plyometric volume typically refer to?

What is the main purpose of the stretch-shortening cycle (SSC) in plyometric training?

What factor is crucial in achieving an enhanced concentric contraction in plyometric exercises?

What should effective plyometric programing take into consideration?

What is the purpose of plyometric training?

Which type of training exercises are aimed at overloading the musculotendinous complex (MTC) via utilization of the stretch-shortening cycle (SSC)?

What is the purpose of plyometric training?

What is the main purpose of the stretch-shortening cycle (SSC) in plyometric training?

What factor is crucial in achieving an enhanced concentric contraction in plyometric exercises?

What are examples of yielding isometrics?

What is the purpose of effective core/trunk training?

What is the recommended lower body plyometric volume normally given as?

Which exercises are NOT considered true plyometric exercises?

What must practitioners possess in order to effectively implement plyometric training?

What should effective plyometric programing take into consideration?

Which of the following is NOT a form of isometric contraction?

Which of the following exercises is an example of yielding isometrics?

What are the four movements of the core/trunk?

Which of the following exercises focuses on generating movement in the core/trunk?

What is the main purpose of plyometric training?

What does lower body plyometric volume typically refer to?

What is the key factor in achieving an enhanced concentric contraction in plyometric exercises?

What must practitioners possess in order to effectively implement plyometric training?

Which type of training exercises are aimed at overloading the musculotendinous complex (MTC) via utilization of the stretch-shortening cycle (SSC)?

What is the purpose of effective core/trunk training?

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