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wat are plyometrics??

cny2009
cny2009
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Joined: 2009/03/22
Ireland
2009/04/06, 03:50 PM
what are plyometrics??.. cos i nreally wanna get faster..:laugh:

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Devinm
Devinm
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Joined: 2006/06/01
United States
2009/04/10, 11:14 PM
plyometrics can be defined as "a type of exercise training designed to produce fast, powerful movements, and improve the functions of the nervous system, generally for the purpose of improving performance in a specific sport. Plyometric movements, in which a muscle is loaded and then contracted in rapid sequence, use the strength, elasticity and innervation of muscle and surrounding tissues to jump higher, run faster, throw farther, or hit harder, depending on the desired training goal. Plyometrics is used to increase the speed or force of muscular contractions, often with the goal of increasing the height of a jump." (wikipedia.com)

These exercises include but are not limited to: squat jumps, box jumps,explosive or clapping pushups,explosive or clapping pullups,and medicine ball throws.


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