Plyometrics Flashcards
1
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Purpose of Plyometrics
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Improve strength, power and speed
2
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High-velocity resistance training characterized by eccentric contraction followed b a rapid concentric contraction
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Plyometrics
3
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Main Purpose
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Heighten the excitability of the nervous system for improved reaction
4
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Muscle Spindles and GTO
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Proprioceptors
5
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Series Elastic Components
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Tendons, sheath, sacrolemma
6
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Parallel Elastic Component
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Muscle connective tissue
7
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Most basic sensorimotor response system
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Stretch reflex
8
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Indications
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High functional activity, balance and proprioception, muscle power, maximize reaction time and efficient movements
9
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Precautions
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Age, body weight, footwear, surface, biomechanics
10
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Contraindications
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Unconditioned athlete, joint instability, acute inflammation, stress related injury
