Plyometrics for Athletes at All Levels

Author: Neal Pire
Publisher: Ulysses Press
ISBN: 1569755590
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 146

Book Description
Successful athletes combine great skill with explosive power. If you want to improve your skills: practice, practice, practice. If you want to improve your power: do PLYOMETRICS. With over 70 exercises specially designed to enhance your speed, power, jumping and agility,

Power Plyometrics

Author: Edward McNeely
Publisher: Meyer & Meyer Verlag
ISBN: 1841262005
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 162

Book Description
Statement of responsibility from p. [4] of cover.

Plyometrics for Speed and Power

Author: Glen Thurgood
Publisher: Crowood
ISBN: 178500042X
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 315

Book Description
Many coaches train primarily for strength - pressing, pulling and squatting - but without converting this maximal strength to speed and power. However, the 'holy grail' for most athletes is power, and plyometrics is the best way to achieve this. Plyometrics for Speed and Power will guide you through the basics of plyometric training through to sport-specific drills that will enhance your performance. This new book covers the history of plyometrics and the science behind it; foundation strength; plyometric equipment; warm-up techniques and performance testing. This complete guide to the basics of plyometric training through to sport-specific drills will enhance your performance, speed and power and will be of interest to all coaches and athletes. Superbly illustrated with 420 colour photographs and 30 diagrams.

Developing Power

Author: National Strength & Conditioning Association
Publisher: Human Kinetics
ISBN: 0736095268
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 264

Book Description
Authored by the National Strength and Conditioning Association, Developing Power is the definitive resource for developing athletic power. With exercises and drills, assessments, analysis, and programming, this book will elevate power and performance in all sports.

Progressive Plyometrics for Kids

Author: Donald Allen Chu
Publisher: Coaches Choice Books
ISBN: 9781585189557
Category : Exercise for children
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Three of the most respected and sought-after specialistsin the field of exercise and physical conditioningpresent this comprehensive, progressive, cost effective,and developmentally appropriate program of plyometricexercises specifically designed for younger athletes.Outlines a clear six-week progressive plyometric program,described in complete detail. Multiple clear photographsaccompany each exercise. Also includes a remarkable andeasy-to-navigate 58-minute DVD. Ideal for coaches,teachers, and parents of young athletes at any age andany ability level.

High-Powered Plyometrics, 2E

Author: Radcliffe, James
Publisher: Human Kinetics
ISBN: 1450498132
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 216

Book Description
High-Powered Plyometrics presents exercises and programs used by today’s top athletes, coaches, and conditioning experts for development of explosive power, strength, and speed. Along with exclusive access to an online video library, it features 23 programs for 21 sports and the latest training methods, equipment, and assessments as well as 79 exercises for increasing power.

Plyometrics

Author: Donald A. Chu
Publisher: Human Kinetics
ISBN: 0736079602
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 250

Book Description
Using the latest research, top trainer Donald Chu presents the best methods, strength and power exercises, workouts, and programs for optimizing athletes’ performance. Sport-specific plans can be easily integrated into a comprehensive training program. Injury prevention and rehab protocols reduce time on the sidelines.

Jumping Into Plyometrics

Author: Donald A. Chu
Publisher: Human Kinetics
ISBN: 9780880118460
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 188

Book Description
Detailing plyometric exercises for a variety of sports, this guide explains how plyometrics work and how to incorporate plyometrics into a comprehensive strength and power training program. Illustrations.

Power Training for Sport

Author: Tudor O. Bompa
Publisher: Oakville, Ont. : Mosaic Press
ISBN: 9780889626294
Category : Exercise
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Dr. Tudor Bompa informs readers of athletes and plyometrics--an important form of athletic training which results in the development of explosive power and quick reaction based on the improved reactivity of the neuromuscular system.

Speed Strength

Author: Joel Smith
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781720694625
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 342

Book Description
In training speed, the most elusive athletic quality, what really works, and what doesn't? What are the components of sprinting itself that elites do, where amateurs falter? And how can we arrange all of this in a training medium that facilitates high performance? Speed Strength is the product of hundreds of athletes trained, thousands of hours of study, dozens of expert mentors, and an open mind. If you are interested in the answer to these questions, then Speed Strength is the book that holds the answers you are looking for, and much more.Joel Smith is the host of the Just Fly Performance Podcast and a track and strength coach of 13 years. As a track coach to national champions and Olympic champions as a strength coach, Joel has seen the elements of speed inside and out. Featuring the insight of over 25 field leaders, Speed Strength touches on the most important trainable elements of sprinting in a holistic and thorough manner.