I didn't realize that many of the exercises I see people doing (ex: med ball throws, catches, etc) were plyometrics! This video was really helpful in learning what plyometrics is.
I think depth jumps are such an underrated exercise for developing athletes athleticism and knee health. I like how scalable the exercise is. For instance, even if someone isn't ready to perform the concentric jump portion of the movement, they can still step off of a raised surface and perform the eccentric portion of the movement which would help them improve at absorbing force in the knees.
I’m super happy this vid exists as a follow-up, since I spent the whole first video trying to figure out how this would actually be applied by a training professional 😅
the breakdown of exercises was great to learn and see the breakdown of the different movements components and how they translate into power for particular sports.
It’s so interesting that when it comes to plyometrics, there is such a wide range of drills and methods to help develop them even further for the athlete
Amazing video, thank you so much Dr. Jacob! I'm sick of seeing the "THE BEST 5 PLYOMETRIC EXERCISES" type videos, they are not helpful at all. This is the first video that I found that actually talks about how to create a workout program with plyometrics. I downloaded the book you mention in this video online in a PDF form, but I'm sure I will buy the physical copy someday, it's just really expensive for me right now.
This was interesting and for sure got me thinking! I particularly liked how you discussed how the amount of points of contact impacts the difficulty. This video highlighted a lot of areas I had not concerned before!
I never thought about how plyometrics would be a component of power training but also hadn't really thought about what exercises count as a plyometric training program, but this video did really help to explain the difference in both upper and lower body plyometric exercises.
I liked the clarification, from the text, that as intensity of program increases, frequency should decrease and the plyo training should not replace cardio.
In the reading, I was unsure on what modifications made trunk exercises focus on plyometrics so I like how you briefly discussed some examples in this video.
I started to incorporate plyometrics into and lower body movements into my workout programs a little while back as I was trying to improve my vertical. Within 3 weeks of adding in depth jumps and heavy partial squats and box jumps, I was able to grab rim and dunk a tennis ball!! So cool how our bodies respond this type of training.
I have always heard the word "plyometrics" being thrown around and used when discussing types of workouts but I have never really known what it was. These videos are helping me get better knowledge about plyometrics.
Before this, I was aware of the use of plyometrics in training protocols to increase power and movement, however, I now understand the effects that it may have on recovery and post injury PT also
I found the tables very helpful, especially the one explaining the different types of jumps. I also found it interesting how the volume of plyometrics between beginner and advanced athletes don't differ too much.
I was surprised to see how long the need for recovery is for plyometrics and I appreciated seeing the different types of plyometric exercises and what exercise result they target.
Very interesting and important to see the work-to-rest ratio. I know I certainly do not rest enough when I workout, and probably wouldn't when doing plyometrics!
Prior to this video, jumping drills seemed very simple to me. I did not realize how many different types of lower-body plyometric drills existed that incorporate different types of jumps and implements.
Plyometric are very interesting as they can range in intensity from low hurdle hops to depth jumps. It is important to understand these different intensities and find the best time for recovery between sets, reps and even days.
It's interesting to me that the intensity of the training programs is partly determined by the type of drill performed during the plyometric program, and not just about the amount of reps and load of the exercise.
the power restriction on certain barbell or dumbbell exercises, due to having to decelerate at the top of the movement is something I hadnt thought about before
Learning about the recovery for plyometrics was interesting. Making sure to have 42-72 hours between plyometric exercises is good to know since I may be in charge of exercise programs one day.
it is very interesting to make the connections to exercises I have done with the strength and conditioning staff at PLNU and see what the goal of the exercises was.
Plyometrics are starting to become so big in the world, and I think they are equally as crucial in both a post injury setting and even for general training.
It makes sense that as intensity goes up, volume goes down. That is a new thought for me, since I usually increase volume with intensity for hypertrophy.
I always thought that when doing plyometric box jumps it was about doing high reps but instead the stretch shortening cycle is engaged more when doing reps of 3-5 which helps increase explosiveness.
Thinking about the demands of basketball and soccer, I think high volume sets of box jumps could be good for them during a capacity phase. 12 in box. Good for quick feet.
I thought it was helpful how you walked through all the modes athletes can have incorporated into their plyometric training programs. I really like warms up and HIIT workouts where vertical or horizontal jumping is incorporated. The funny part is box jumps used to be my least favorite workout in HS. Now I kinda like them
I was wondering if you could briefly explain the plyometric volume a little more. What does it mean by foot contacts? For example es three sets of ten squat jumps equal to 30 foot contacts?
You are correct Justin! For plyometrics, we typically count the number of foot contacts, so 3x10 squat jumps = 30 foot contacts. That said, obviously exercises like depth jumps will impart much greater fatigue and higher forces through the tissue (bone, muscle, tendon), and therefore I would advise that you bucket your plyos into low and high intensity or maybe low, med, and high intensity
Hey sir i want to know how to design program for aerobic and anaerobic energy system with resistance training, and please mention what type of energy system works better for a cricketer please make a video on this i've rrad the CSCS book and i got cleared about how to design program for resistance training in off season pre season and in season but i couldn't get to know about how to design program gor aerobic and anaerobic energy system for off season pre season and in season ! please make a video on it
I have a question sir that what if i, study at night for my CSCS exam for like 2-3 months will it affect my physical and mental strength because of the disturbance in biological clock of human body or it's just fine ?
Amazing question. Studying evidence-based strength science will potentiate your gains. Keeping these lectures on in the background will boost anabolic pathways and drive muscle protein synthesis to new heights. 😉
