Ballistic training
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Ballistic training, also known as compensatory acceleration training, uses exercises which accelerate a force through the entire range of motion. It is a form of power training which can involve throw
Ballistic training consisting of throwing medicine balls. Note the preparatory crouched posture which preloads the legs and core. This helps to increase the power of the throw.
Depiction of a stone put training method from the Swiss Lucerne Chronicle, 1513. Note the preloading of the back leg.
Power training
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Power training involves exercises which apply the maximum amount of force as fast as possible on the basis that strength + speed = power. Jumping with weights or throwing weights are two examples of p
Ballistic training
…training, also known as compensatory acceleration training, uses exercises which accelerate a force through the entire range of motion. It is a form of power training which can involve throwing weights, jumping with weights, or swinging weights in order to increase explosive power. The intention in ballistic exercises…
A tuck jump is a simple and effective plyometric power training method. It can be performed for height, distance or both and may or may not involve equipment.
A trap bar jump is a loaded plyometric exercise designed to enhance explosive power. The athlete is currently in the preloading crouch phase and about to jump.
The jumping phase of the exercise.