Plyometrics
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Plyometrics, also known as plyos, are exercises in which muscles exert maximum force in short intervals of time, and activating a rapid stretch-shortening cycle. While commonly associated with jumping
A US Marine performs plyometric jumps in Camp Foster, Okinawa
A box jump onto a plyometric box
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
Plyometrics
…then based upon this commonality, such unilateral plyometrics are considered to transfer effectively to running and sprinting and improve performance. Ballistic training Calisthenics…
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.