EXPLOSIVE TRAINING FOR FAST-TWITCH MUSCLES
There are wide variety of jumps you can use. Starting with the basic vertical and long jumps and then progressing to jumps over hurdles or up stadium steps. You can even add additional weight to jumps in the form of a bar on your back or dumbbells in your hands. All of these variations have their own intricacies and will develop power in different ways. But if you are just looking to shock the muscles with something new then simply pick any exercise and try a few sets. Don’t forget things like clap push-ups as an upper body “jump” variation!
BASKETBALL TRAINING
Basketball is one of the most popular sports in the world. Among the most popular athletes in the world are basketball players, like Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Allen Iverson, Magic Johnson, and a whole lot more. Also, since basketball is a relatively easy and hassle-free sport that does not require a lot of gadgets and accessories, it is being enjoyed by people from all walks of life.
WHY PLYOMETRICS ARE NOT THE BEST WAY TO INCREASE YOUR VERTICAL HEIGHT! by Rob Maraby
There are many sports experts out there that claim you can increase vertical height by using plyometrics alone!
Let’s see why this statement is untrue! There are many studies that prove that plyometrics are not the best way to increase vertical height!
PLYOMETRICS – HOW WATERED DOWN CAN IT GET?
Plyometric training has become watered down in North America to such a level that now even basic health clubs have introduced ‘plyometric jumps’ into their general group exercise classes as a means of achieving some measure of ‘high intensity’ training.
PLYOMETRIC EXERCISES FOR BASKETBALL
The reason for doing plyometrics is build explosive strength in the muscles to permit you to not only jump but to do it with explosive power. The strength of the muscle plus the explosiveness will equal power and rapid acceleration. This explosiveness comes from the enhancement in the elasticity and neuromuscular reflexes. Listed below are some plyometric drills you can do.
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