Plyometric exercises can be incredibly valuable tools in performance enhancement. Powerful, dynamic movements are the hallmark of most sports, and adding inches to a vertical jump or slightly ...

The Snatch is a complicated move, but it's also one of the best exercises for basketball players. It puts a weighted load on the body while closely mimicking the movements you perform when you go up ...

Ask any basketball player what they want to improve—often, you'll hear “my vertical.” To get more up in your jump, you must be able to apply more force into the ground in a shorter amount of time.

Incorporating low-impact jump training can help maintain bone density, coordination, and fast-twitch muscle fibers, all of ...

In a nutshell, plyometrics are exercises that involve quick and powerful movements. Think of them as mini-jumps, bounces, or explosive pushes. The goal is to use your muscle strength quickly and ...

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Want an effective form of cardio that gets your heart rate up fast and maximizes your workout time? Look no further than plyometric exercise (aka plyometrics). “Plyometrics is any type of physical ...

The concept of jump training – ‘performing rapid, powerful movements, with maximum force in minimal time,’ says strength and conditioning coach Andy Vincent – isn’t new, but Google Trends data shows ...

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