Whether you're a quarterback, gymnast, triathlete or everyday lifter, you use the stretch-shortening cycle (SSC). You not only use it, you rely on it to maximize your speed and power training with ...

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 term "plyometrics" often conjures up visions of people jumping off boxes. It's the type of intense training associated with athletics, competition and similar pursuits. But low-intensity ...

Plyometrics, also known as jump training, are fast, powerful movements often used by athletes to jump higher, run faster, throw farther, or hit harder, depending on the sport. You don’t, however, need ...

From its humble beginnings in Eastern European track and field programs to its current status as a cornerstone of athletic training, plyometric exercise has transformed how we approach power ...

One step a time...but make it explosive. That’s basically how you approach plyometric exercises that typically require zero equipment—and they may be just what your body needs for cross-training in ...

Plyometric exercises are aerobic exercises that increase your speed, endurance, and strength. They require you to exert your muscles to their maximum potential in short periods of time. Also known as ...

When it comes to engaging, full-body workouts, few are more efficient or accessible than plyometrics. With these jump exercises, you can practice agility and build strength at the same time. Many of ...

Mandy Hagstrom is affiliated with Sports Oracle, a company that delivers the IOC diploma in Strength and Conditioning. Justin Keogh does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from ...

As children, we jump effortlessly. As adults, we often lose the ability to jump with ease. Perfecting the art of jumping adds some bounce to a workout and can make even the most sedentary person more ...