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The Importance of Plyometrics in Athletic Training
27:38 - 31:37 (03:59)
The goal of plyometrics is improving the amortization phase, which is the transition between eccentric and concentric movements. Recovery time is important in heavy percentages and the training should not be used solely for conditioning purposes.
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The ultimate goal of plyometrics is to improve the amortization phase, which is the transition between an athlete's eccentric and concentric movements, allowing for more natural and powerful jumps.
27:38 - 30:13 (02:35)
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The ultimate goal of plyometrics is to improve the amortization phase, which is the transition between an athlete's eccentric and concentric movements, allowing for more natural and powerful jumps. Unfortunately, many training programs lose sight of this goal, turning plyometrics into more of a conditioning exercise.
ChapterThe Importance of Plyometrics in Athletic Training
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For heavy strength training (85-95%), rest intervals should be extended to four to five minutes to allow ATP fostering pools to regenerate as close to 100% as possible.
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For heavy strength training (85-95%), rest intervals should be extended to four to five minutes to allow ATP fostering pools to regenerate as close to 100% as possible. As the weight increases, rest intervals should be longer.