polymerics

• plyometrics

  Explosive movements that aim to increase power and strength through rapid stretching and contracting of muscles
• what happens to muscles if they are pre-stretched

  Muscles generate a greater force of contraction

  Plyometrics takes the muscle through an eccentric contraction before a concentric contraction

  The eccentric contraction stores elastic energy - released to create a more powerful concentric contraction

  Neuromuscular system is stimulated to adapt and recruit more muscle units
• examples of plyometric training

  Box jumps

  Depth jumps
• advantages of plyometrics

  Improves explosive strength - essential in sports requiring quick powerful movements
• disadvantages of plyometrics

  Higher risk of injury of joints and tendons if proper technique is not followed

  Requires good base level of strength to perform safely