Explosive and Plyometric Exercises
Explosive training triggers changes in nervous and muscular systems that boost our explosiveness: speed and power. Muscles fibers in the body can bias towards endurance, strength or power. Explosive training develops fast twitch muscle fibers, which provide power and strength, and high threshold motor neuron units, which activate to provide power: heavy weights and high speed (for more details see Steven Low's book).
For strength and power, the exercise must be done as fast as possible during the eccentric phase, but with good technique. Think of speed - even if it doesn't look fast, in the mind it must be fast.
Master first 'the Basics' before trying explosive exercises! Start by incorporating one or two explosive exercises in your routine, such as Squat Jumps or Box Jumps, for legs; Bouncing Push-Ups, for chest and triceps; and Explosive Pull-Ups, for back muscles and biceps.
For strength and power, the exercise must be done as fast as possible during the eccentric phase, but with good technique. Think of speed - even if it doesn't look fast, in the mind it must be fast.
Master first 'the Basics' before trying explosive exercises! Start by incorporating one or two explosive exercises in your routine, such as Squat Jumps or Box Jumps, for legs; Bouncing Push-Ups, for chest and triceps; and Explosive Pull-Ups, for back muscles and biceps.
EXPLOSIVE & PLYOMETRIC TRAININGThe following videos explain how to become explosive:
EXPLOSIVE EXERCISES
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EXPLOSIVE EXERCISES
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EXTREME EXPLOSIVE EXERCISES
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EXPLOSIVE LEG EXERCISES![]()
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EXPLOSIVE PULLING EXERCISES
EXPLOSIVE PUSH-UP EXERCISES![]() Kuki Push Up Tutorial PROGRESSIONS (push up calisthenics): bodyweight training video by Brendan Meyers. Exercises: Knee clap push-up, Hip tap push-up, Back clap push-up
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