Plyometric training is a great way for athletes to build explosive power. Performing plyometrics one to three times a week can increase your vertical jump, speed and strength. The gains athletes make ...

If you're one of those athletes who doesn't react well to high running mileage, researchers in Japan have a possible solution. In their study, published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning, ...

Box jumps and sledgehammer swings are two popular exercises that target explosive power. Both exercises have their own benefits and can be used to enhance athletic performance. While box jumps are a ...

Building strong, muscular quads is best done with a combination of compound exercises—squats, lunges, leg presses—and isolation work, such as leg extensions. Tack on some powerful plyometric moves, ...

Plyometrics is considered an anaerobic exercise. Oftentimes, anaerobic exercises involve maximum effort through quick and intense bursts of energy like jumping or sprinting. Due to these quick bursts, ...

From its humble beginnings in Eastern European track and field programs to its current status as a cornerstone of athletic training, plyometric exercise has transformed how we approach power ...

Build stronger legs after 65 with 4 seated exercises that protect your joints and boost strength, balance, and everyday ...

If you think 20 minutes isn’t enough time to get in a good workout—you’re wrong! Though 20 minutes might not seem like a big commitment, or even like it won’t lead to many benefits, it’s just enough ...

Research proves the benefits of adding strength work to your routine: A study published in Sports Biomechanics in 2023 concluded that combining strength and endurance training improved running economy ...

The cross star jump adds a coordination challenge by crossing arms and legs during the jump. Start with arms extended outwards and legs together. As you jump up, cross your arms in front of you ...