Weight lifting and Boxing

[elbows_and_knees]

what are plyometrics?

basically bodyweight exercises done with the intent of building explosive power. they can also be performed with apparatus, such as a medicine ball.

[Goju_boi]

so for example push ups,dips,and pull ups?

[elbows_and_knees]

no. those are only bodyweight exercises - no real explosion. Have you seen people do pushups where they launch themselves into the air and clap before they come down, then instantly explode back up to clap again? That is plyometric. jumping as high into the air as you can, then doing it again as soon as your feet touch the ground - that is plyometric.

[Goju_boi]

no. those are only bodyweight exercises - no real explosion. Have you seen people do pushups where they launch themselves into the air and clap before they come down, then instantly explode back up to clap again? That is plyometric. jumping as high into the air as you can, then doing it again as soon as your feet touch the ground - that is plyometric.

ohh,ok.I understand now.Is there any risk in doing this?

[elbows_and_knees]

there are risks with everything when done improperly. You don't want to overuse plyos... you shouldn't do them any more than twice per week.

[Goju_boi]

there are risks with everything when done improperly. You don't want to overuse plyos... you shouldn't do them any more than twice per week.

oh ok,because then your joints will suffer too much punishment right?

[elbows_and_knees]

exactly.

[Goju_boi]

gotcha,so what benefits do plyometrics bring?

[Muaythaiboxer]

ok i see where you are going and i agree with you i just thought that plyometrics improved my game more than weights did. i also really like body weight exercises for example pushups,situps i

plyometrics bring good explosive power and a faster recovery time when tired (or so i have hurd) i thought they really helped my speed.

[elbows_and_knees]

They train the muscles to contract harder and more explosively, which increases power output.