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Author Chu, Donald A. (Donald Allen), 1940-

Title Plyometrics / Donald A. Chu, PhD, Gregory D. Myer, PhD
Published Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, [2013]

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Description 1 online resource (vi, 242 pages) : illustrations
Contents Part I. Knowledge. Muscular actions, sport performance, and plyometric training -- Anatomy and physiology of plyometrics -- How plyometrics works -- Part II. Considerations. Plyometric training and young athletes -- Plyometric training and neuromuscular training for female athletes -- Plyometric training for injury rehabilitation -- Part III. Applications. Strength and power assessment for plyometric training -- Introduction of a plyometric training program -- Essential plyometric exercises -- Plyometric training in a comprehensive conditioning program -- Sport-specific plyometric training programs
Summary This is the definitive guide for designing plyometric programmes. Plyometrics, also known as jump training, are a group of exercises based on the principle of having muscles exert maximum force in as short a time as possible, with the intention of increasing both strength and power. Plyometric training has become an important element in most sport conditioning programmes over the past two decades. But many athletes are still doing it wrong and getting injured or getting far less than they should from their training. Plyometrics presents only the best science-based and tested exercises and programmes to ensure optimal power with minimal risk of injury. This comprehensive guide also includes sport-specific power training regimes for basketball, soccer, football, rugby and volleyball, and shows how to integrate those plans into a total athlete development programme
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
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Subject Plyometrics.
Exercise -- Physiological aspects.
Exercise and workout books.
HEALTH & FITNESS -- Healthy Living.
HEALTH & FITNESS -- Holism.
HEALTH & FITNESS -- Reference.
MEDICAL -- Preventive Medicine.
Exercise -- Physiological aspects
Plyometrics
Conditietraining.
Bewegingsleer.
Fysiologie.
Atletiek.
Form Electronic book
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