elbows_and_knees Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goju_boi Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 so for example push ups,dips,and pull ups? https://www.samuraimartialsports.com for your source of Karate,Kobudo,Aikido,And Kung-Fu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbows_and_knees Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goju_boi Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 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? https://www.samuraimartialsports.com for your source of Karate,Kobudo,Aikido,And Kung-Fu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbows_and_knees Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goju_boi Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 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? https://www.samuraimartialsports.com for your source of Karate,Kobudo,Aikido,And Kung-Fu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbows_and_knees Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 exactly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goju_boi Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 gotcha,so what benefits do plyometrics bring? https://www.samuraimartialsports.com for your source of Karate,Kobudo,Aikido,And Kung-Fu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muaythaiboxer Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 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. Fist visible Strike invisible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbows_and_knees Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 They train the muscles to contract harder and more explosively, which increases power output. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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