Author: Donald A. Chu Publisher: Human Kinetics ISBN: 9780880118460 Category : Education Languages : en Pages : 188
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Detailing plyometric exercises for a variety of sports, this guide explains how plyometrics work and how to incorporate plyometrics into a comprehensive strength and power training program. Illustrations.
Author: Donald A. Chu Publisher: Human Kinetics ISBN: 0736079602 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 250
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Using the latest research, top trainer Donald Chu presents the best methods, strength and power exercises, workouts, and programs for optimizing athletes’ performance. Sport-specific plans can be easily integrated into a comprehensive training program. Injury prevention and rehab protocols reduce time on the sidelines.
Author: Neal Pire Publisher: Ulysses Press ISBN: 1569755590 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 146
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Successful athletes combine great skill with explosive power. If you want to improve your skills: practice, practice, practice. If you want to improve your power: do PLYOMETRICS. With over 70 exercises specially designed to enhance your speed, power, jumping and agility,
Author: Donald A. Chu Publisher: Human Kinetics ISBN: 1492581755 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 250
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Strength and power—which provide the ability to move quickly with great force—are absolute necessities for today’s athletes. Elite players, coaches, and trainers rely on plyometrics to improve quickness, speed, jumping ability, footwork, body control, balance, and overall performance. With this authoritative guide on plyometrics, you can, too. In Plyometrics, Donald Chu and Gregory Myer present only the best science-based and tested drills, exercises, and programs to ensure optimal performance results for every athlete at any level in any sport. You’ll also find the latest research, application, and recommendations for the prevention, screening, and rehabilitation of injuries as well as targeted training for young athletes and female athletes. Plyometrics provides instruction on assessment, selection, and sequencing of exercises for building the ideal program based on individual needs and goals. You’ll also find nine sport-specific training regimens, including basketball, soccer, football, rugby, volleyball, and mixed martial arts. With comprehensive coverage and expert insights, Chu and Myer take the guesswork out of training and provide the best tool for achieving dynamic strength and explosive power. It is the ultimate resource for maximizing athletic performance.
Author: Derek Hansen Publisher: Human Kinetics ISBN: 1492586269 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 264
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Elite players, coaches, and trainers rely on plyometrics to develop power, agility, speed, strength, body control, balance, and overall athletic performance. With this authoritative guide on plyometrics, you can too! In Plyometric Anatomy, authors Derek Hansen, coach and consultant to elite athletes and professional and collegiate sports teams, and Steve Kennelly, assistant head athletic trainer for the New York Football Giants, share the training they’ve used to propel athletes at all levels to success. They present 94 plyometric exercises, with 78 variations that increase in difficulty for continued development over time. Each exercise is fully illustrated with detailed anatomical art to showcase the muscles that are activated during the drill, so you can clearly see how the exercise contributes to improved performance. You’ll also find unique plyometric exercises and variations that combine upper- and lower-body muscles in a single drill to better simulate complex sport-specific movements. Plus, considerations such as the impact of performing the drills on various surfaces, commonly used equipment, and use of external loads are included to make sure you get the most from your training. With comprehensive coverage and expert insights, Plyometric Anatomy takes the guesswork out of training and provides the best tool to help you achieve dynamic strength and explosive power. It is the ultimate illustrative resource for maximizing athletic power production.
Author: Donald Allen Chu Publisher: Coaches Choice Books ISBN: 9781585189557 Category : Exercise for children Languages : en Pages : 0
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Three of the most respected and sought-after specialistsin the field of exercise and physical conditioningpresent this comprehensive, progressive, cost effective,and developmentally appropriate program of plyometricexercises specifically designed for younger athletes.Outlines a clear six-week progressive plyometric program,described in complete detail. Multiple clear photographsaccompany each exercise. Also includes a remarkable andeasy-to-navigate 58-minute DVD. Ideal for coaches,teachers, and parents of young athletes at any age andany ability level.
Author: National Strength & Conditioning Association Publisher: Human Kinetics ISBN: 0736095268 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 264
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Authored by the National Strength and Conditioning Association, Developing Power is the definitive resource for developing athletic power. With exercises and drills, assessments, analysis, and programming, this book will elevate power and performance in all sports.
Author: Radcliffe, James Publisher: Human Kinetics ISBN: 1450498132 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 216
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High-Powered Plyometrics presents exercises and programs used by today’s top athletes, coaches, and conditioning experts for development of explosive power, strength, and speed. Along with exclusive access to an online video library, it features 23 programs for 21 sports and the latest training methods, equipment, and assessments as well as 79 exercises for increasing power.
Author: Donald A. Chu
Author: Donald A. Chu
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Author: Donald A. Chu
Author: Derek Hansen
Author: Donald Chu
Author: Donald Allen Chu
Author: National Strength & Conditioning Association
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