Covering Basic Plyometric Fundamentals Part VI

Plyometrics can also be used to complement other strength training activities:

• Technique uses loaded, controlled movements
• Also coupled with unloaded movements
• Common examples include super-set bar squats , jump squats, chest press with claps.
• Techniques are advanced and very effective to enhance performance
• Also, expends more calories, relative to other workouts.
• Other methods of integrating plyometrics can be done via circuits or as a complement to a overall strength program.
• Circuit may involve level step jumps, jump rope, jumping movements, or tuck jumps (anything that involves ballistic and constant power movements).
• Common combos can include box jumps, tuck jump, rebounds, and depth jumps, done before slower compound lifts like squats, deadlifts, or presses.