Are Plyometrics Exercises Important in Improving Performance?
For athletes, all three of theses characteristics are important to their game. In order to achieve the above goals plyometric exercises need to be an important part of a players’ training. However, there are many different ways to doing plyometric exercises. For example, skipping rope is a natural plyometric exercise. On the other hand depth jumping is an aggressive form of plyometric exercise. So what is most effective and what is safe? Research has shown us that in order to do plyometric exercises there are certain criteria that the athlete needs to meet in order to prevent injuries. For example, the athlete must have enough lower leg strength in order to absorb the excessive weight bearing forces that occur with jumping exercises. In addition, good balance, good shoes, and good flexibility are also very important.
