
Utilize body-weight plyometrics to boost lower-body explosiveness by refining form, reducing ground contact time, and progressing from vertical and lunge jumps to split-leg and consecutive hops with balance challenges.
Develop explosive power by mastering eccentric to concentric transitions, minimizing ground contact time through box and depth jumps, tuck jumps, and single-leg drills that boost amortization speed.
Develop plyometric power by building overall strength through squats, lunges, and step ups. Improve balance, hip strength, and explosive upper-body work with varied stances and resistance.
Develop explosive power by ensuring sound technique and perfect mechanics; build drills one exercise at a time and give 100 percent effort, since plyometrics improve power only then.
Plyometrics is an essential training method for competitive and elite athletes in nearly every sport. In this comprehensive video, David Sandler introduces plyometric concepts and provides numerous drills which can be implemented into any training program. Among the topics covered in detail are: the basic concepts of plyometrics, warm-ups, hurdle drills, eccentric loading, upper body workout, lower body workout, resistance training, transitions, body weight drills and strength training. These exercises can be used to improve power, speed, quickness, and jumping ability also helping to develop better body control, coordination, and balance. All these attributes will help athletes take their game to another level!
David Sandler has been a strength and conditioning consultant for more than 25 years. He has presented more than 400 international, national and regional lectures with many well-known fitness organizations. David has published more than 500 articles on nutrition, supplementation, power, strength and fitness. David has authored or co-authored several books and been the exercise expert on many television shows. Sandler was a former powerlifter and 3 time US National Bench Press Champion and his research and passion is with strength and power development. David Sandler is currently the chief operating officer at ProSupps USA in Frisco, Texas, and the President & CEO of StrengthPro in Golden, Colorado.