6 articles on "jumps"

Basketball Training

A vertical jump or vertical leap is the method of raising one's center of gravity higher in the vertical plane only with the help of one's own muscles. It is a measure of how high a person or sportsman can elevate up off the ground from a s...

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Why Aim to Jump Higher? Increasing Vertical Jumps and Plyometrics

People from different fields of sports, particularly volleyball and basketball, repeatedly ask this question: What can I do to jump higher? Although not all types of sports require players to improve on their vertical jumps, athletes who can jump hig...

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6 Different Classes of Plyometric Jumps

Plyometrics is a form of exercise that allows a muscle to reach its maximum strength within a very short period of time. It works by stretching out a muscle and then counting on its elastic components to generate greater forces than are typically pos...

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Plyometric Training For Basketball - Proven Benefits You Need to Know

Plyometric training has proven its benefits in various sports. In fact, it is a good way to maintain and enhance muscle strength, as well as to prevent unnecessary injuries. That is why a lot of expert trainers and coaches incorporate these exercises...

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3 Different Types of Plyometric Jump Exercises

1) Weighted Box Jumps These drills are derived from another form of jump exercise called the Side Box Jump. However, rather than jumping sideways over a box or an obstacle, they are performed by jumping frontward and backwards while carrying weights...

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Plyometric Training For Basketball - Proven Benefits You Need to Know

Plyometric training has proven its benefits in various sports. In fact, it is a good way to maintain and enhance muscle strength, as well as to prevent unnecessary injuries. That is why a lot of expert trainers and coaches incorporate these exercises...

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