Physical Activity Message for Adolescents and Young Adults

  • Box Jump

    This is a lower-body explosive, plyometric exercise. 1. Begin by standing on the floor, in front of a box that you can comfortably jump on top of. Generally, if you […]

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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 […]

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