Plyometric Flashcards
1
Q
What is plyometric training?
A
Its a quick, powerful move that starts with an eccentric (muscle lengthening) action and is immediately followed by a concentric (muscles shortening) action.
2
Q
What can plyometric train?
A
-power.
-strength.
Sports- track athletes, netball, basket hall, volleyball.
Exercises- standing jumps, bouncing, shipping, hopping and medicine ball exercises.
3
Q
What are the advantages of plyometric training?
A
-Sports specific.
-little cost involved.
-no specialist equipment.
-allows replication of movement.
4
Q
What are the disadvantages of plyometric training?
A
-needs to be experienced to perform safely.
-has to be performed at very high intensity (can result in muscle damage (injury).
