June 2009

Leap Frog Jump – Intermediate Plyometrics

June 12, 2009

The leap frog jump is another one of those exercises that might make you look a little funny if you do it at the gym. Embarrassment aside, this is actually a very good exercise to help build explosive strength and lateral jumping ability.  To begin the leap frog jump, squat down to the ground so [...]

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Box Squat Jumps – Intermediate Plyometrics

June 9, 2009

The box squat jump is an interesting movement. It’s very similar to the step up jump in that it puts your body in a disadvantaged position. The difference is that you will be sitting in a chair or on a box to perform this movement.  To get started with box squat jumps find a chair, [...]

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Step Up Jump – Intermediate Plyometrics

June 6, 2009

The step up jump is a great way to build strength in the upper half of your legs. This exercise is very useful because it puts your body at a mechanical disadvantage…in other words, it’s harder than just normal jumping. Using this mechanical disadvantage, the step up jump forces your body to generate more strength [...]

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Burpees Exercise (Squat Thrusts) – Intermediate Plyometrics

June 4, 2009

Burpees are a unique exercise that seem to be growing in popularity. One of the major things that makes burpees so useful is the fact that they really help involve the entire body instead of just one area. Use this exercise to build full body strength as well as stamina.  To perform the burpees exercise, [...]

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