vertical leap exercises

Exercises to Improve Vertical Leap

To develop a specific exercise program for any movement or sports skill requires some basic information. First, the individual needs to understand the mechanics of the movement along with the muscles most involved in that movement. Second, the individual needs to understand the type of muscle contractions needed for the skill. Last, the individual needs […]

plyometrics

An Introduction to Plyometrics

Appropriately, the word “explosive” is often used to describe plyometric movements, as they are fast and powerful exercises that use maximal effort. A sports physicist will talk of concentric and eccentric contractions and elastic energy but the simplest way to describe the benefits of plyometric exercises is to say that they increase the speed and […]