Plyometric - Stabilization

Uses explosive movements such as bounding, hopping and jumping to develop muscular power. Individual reacts to ground surface in a way that they develop larger than normal ground forces used to project the body with greater velocity or speed.

Client must have proper levels of total body strength, core strength and balance BEFORE progressing into plyometric training

Should only be performed by clients wearing supportive shoes, and on a proper training surface, such as grass field, basketball court or tartan track.

----- not appropriate for people with chronic diseases or other health or functional limitations

Stabilization
-- involve little joint motion
-- designed to improve landing mechanics, posture alignment, reactive neuromuscular efficiency
-- during landing -- should hold landing position 3-5 seconds

Plyometric exercises include:

• Squat Jump with Stabilization
• Box jump up with Stabilization
• Box jump down with Stabilization
• Multiplanar jump with Stabilization