Plyometrics for Speed and Power: Includes over 100 Drills and Exercises

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Many coaches train primarily for strength—pressing, pulling, and squatting—but without converting this maximal strength to speed and power. However, the «holy grail» for most athletes is power, and plyometrics is the best way to achieve this. Plyometrics for Speed and Power will guide you through the basics of plyometric training through to sport-specific drills that will enhance your performance. This new book covers the history of plyometrics and the science behind it, foundation strength, plyometric equipment, warm-up techniques, and performance testing.

Table of Contents

Title Page

Copyright

Contents

Foreword by Neil Back and Alan Pearson

Acknowledgements

About the Author

1.  PLYOMETRICS – THE BEGINNING

2.  THE SCIENCE BEHIND PLYOMETRICS

3.  WHAT ARE PLYOMETRICS?

4.  BEFORE YOU BEGIN

5.  PLYOMETRIC EQUIPMENT

6.  PLYOMETRIC TRAINING – THE WARM-UP

7.  PLYOMETRIC EXERCISES

8.  PROGRAMMES

9.  PERFORMANCE TESTING

Index

Author

Glen Thurgood is a coach, physical therapist, author, speaker and athlete. Glen received his Masters in Strength and Conditioning from Coventry University in 2010. He is co-owner of Training Shed a functional training and performance facility in Market Harborough with two additional facilities and growing… With over eighteen years experience both as an elite level performance coach and athlete, his wealth of knowledge and experience has led him to work with some of the world’s leading coaches in both rugby and football. He has a huge passion for developing young athletes and has worked with many schools and national level academies. Glen also works with runners, triathletes, ironman athletes, martial arts, canoeists and cyclists

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