Effects of Plyometric and Strength Training Workouts

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What is Plyometric Training?

Simply put, plyometric training is an exercise that uses the most muscle power in the quickest possible time.

To see an example of what that means, watch how your cat jumps up on something tall, like a six-foot fence. The cat will first do a quick low crouch then use an explosion of power and jump straight up in the air to land on the fence. You may not be able to jump a six-foot fence in a single bound, but you do have the ability to use that type of explosive power.

The Benefits and Effects of Plyometric and Strength Training…

The benefits you can expect from adding this type of exercise into your strength training routine include:

1. Strength gains
2. Increased muscle power (for throwing or jumping)
3. Greater agility (for more precise movement)
4. Increased explosive power (for sprinting and jumping)
5. Greater energy output (you burn more calories!)
6. You will be more impressive when you play sports!!!

How Can I Include Plyometrics into My Workouts?

Adding some simple plyometric movements into your routine is a great way to create more interest in your workouts and achieve a higher level of fitness!

If you have been strength training regularly and are injury-free you are most likely ready to add some plyometric drills into your routine. Once you have built a base of muscular strength you will be able to fully experience the Effects of Plyometric and Strength Training Workouts.

First, make sure that you have a solid but a shock-absorbing surface to work on like a suspended rubber floor or grass. Working on concrete or tiled flooring will put unwanted force onto your joints.

Start with smaller movements and shorter sets until you feel ready for more. When you do the exercises be sure to watch your footing. Injury can occur if you slip or land wrong. As you perform a set of one drill be aware of how you are feeling. When you start to get too tired and push on it can be very easy to trip up and hurt yourself.

I like to feel the Effects of Plyometric and Strength Training Workouts by sprinkling certain power movements into a routine that I have already been doing. For instance, during a lower body workout I will do Jump Squats instead of Smith Machine Squats. Once those feel somewhat easy, I may add another power exercise or even superset Lunges with Jump Squats and go for complete failure. The possibilities are endless!

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