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Double Rebound
This is a speed-strength, lower-body plyometric. 1. Begin by standing atop an 18 inch or taller box (if you have no experience with this exercise, use a standard bench such […]
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Side-to-Side Hop
This is a speed-strength, lower-body plyometric. 1. Stand next to a flat bench of the height used for bench presses, etc. 2. Flex your knees so they bend about 4 […]
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Depth Jump – Weighted
This is a speed-strength, lower-body plyometric. This exercise is exactly like the depth jump, but you use weight. While you can use light weight dumbbells, the best weight is a […]
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Depth Jump
This is a speed-strength, lower-body plyometric. This exercise begins like the height jump, but continues. You will need to line up two sets of boxes or steps. The typical distance […]
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Height Jump
This is a speed-strength, lower-body plyometric. There is often confusion between a height jump and a depth jump. 1. Begin by standing atop an 18 inch or taller box (if […]
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Vertical Jump
The vertical jump is a beginner-level plyometric, i.e., a lower-body explosive exercise. Most everyone has done one of these. Begin by assuming the universal athletic position, i.e., semi-squat as in […]
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Double-Leg Straddle
The double-leg straddle is a beginner-level plyometric, i.e., lower-body explosive exercise. Begin by standing on a flat bench, standing erect and facing forward. Move your feet outward just enough to […]
