May 2009

Slalom Jumps – Beginner Plyometrics

May 5, 2009

Slalom jumps are very helpful when it comes to building quickness, direction-changing abilities, and ankle strength. To perform a slalom jump you just need to find a line on the ground (or draw one with chalk). Stand on one side of the line with your feet together. Your feet should be running parallel to the [...]

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Jump Rope – Beginner Plyometrics

May 5, 2009

Using a jump rope during your training can be a very good cardio activity. It will increase the strength of your circulatory and respiratory systems. It’s pretty easy to change the amount of energy and effort you put into this activity by simply changing your jump height or speed of repetitions. Be sure to start [...]

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Ankle Bounces – Beginner Plyometrics

May 2, 2009

Here is another low-level plymetric exercise. This one is called ankle bounces. The concept behind this exercise is pretty simple. You’re basically using just your calves to boost you off the floor with as little knee movement as possible. Eliminating movement of the knee forces your calf muscles to take on more stress, thus causing [...]

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