plyometrics bull crap?

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Plyometrics

Plyometrics are highly controversial. Most of the support for plyometrics is based upon anecdotal evidence. There is little unbiased scientific evidence that definitively proves plyometrics are productive. In reality, a large number of research studies have concluded that plyometrics are no more effective than regular strength-training activities when it comes to improving speed, power and explosiveness. One plyometric guru even admits that the information about plyometrics is anecdotal and “methodologically weak.”

More importantly, the possibility of injury from plyometrics is positively enormous. A growing number of strength coaches have been questioning the safety of plyometrics. When performing plyometrics, the musculoskeletal system is exposed to repetitive trauma and high-impact forces. This extreme biomechanical loading places an inordinate amount of strain on the connective tissues of the lower body. The most common plyometric-related injuries are patellar tendinitis, stress fractures, shin splints and strains of the ankle and the knee. Compression fractures related to the use of plyometrics have also been reported. Other potential injuries include -- but aren’t limited to -- sprains, heel bruises, ruptured tendons and meniscal (cartilage) damage. It’s no surprise that many prominent orthopedic surgeons, physical therapists and athletic trainers view plyometrics as an injury waiting to happen.

In short, plyometrics have not been proven to be productive and carry an unreasonably high risk of injury.

[Spartacus Sully]

Plyometrics are great.

when you lift heavy, (3-5 sets of 3-5 reps at 75-95% 1rm), you train your fast twitch fibers to specifically respond under these loads.

plyometrics trains your fast twitch fibers to also respond under lighter loads like a 8 lb medicine ball or sledgehammer.

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Guys like ariza just use this stuff cuz if they don't they'd be out of a job.

Plyometrics

Plyometrics are highly controversial. Most of the support for plyometrics is based upon anecdotal evidence. There is little unbiased scientific evidence that definitively proves plyometrics are productive. In reality, a large number of research studies have concluded that plyometrics are no more effective than regular strength-training activities when it comes to improving speed, power and explosiveness. One plyometric guru even admits that the information about plyometrics is anecdotal and “methodologically weak.”

More importantly, the possibility of injury from plyometrics is positively enormous. A growing number of strength coaches have been questioning the safety of plyometrics. When performing plyometrics, the musculoskeletal system is exposed to repetitive trauma and high-impact forces. This extreme biomechanical loading places an inordinate amount of strain on the connective tissues of the lower body. The most common plyometric-related injuries are patellar tendinitis, stress fractures, shin splints and strains of the ankle and the knee. Compression fractures related to the use of plyometrics have also been reported. Other potential injuries include -- but aren’t limited to -- sprains, heel bruises, ruptured tendons and meniscal (cartilage) damage. It’s no surprise that many prominent orthopedic surgeons, physical therapists and athletic trainers view plyometrics as an injury waiting to happen.

In short, plyometrics have not been proven to be productive and carry an unreasonably high risk of injury.

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[montakristo]

i've personally done a lot of plyometrics training and it does really help a lot with speed, explosiveness, and depending on what types you're doing, overall cardio. I do agree you can easily be injured doing them, that's why form is so important.

[DIB42]

Im pro Plyo

[J.Dempsey]

well...if your training to be able to explode quickly and cover distance to close the gap between you and your opponent, then you have to do this..i.e. practice that movement with weight to strengthen the muscles that can make you explode in quick movement...that's one plymetric training, how else can you do this with static weight training?

[fightingfigs]

well...if your training to be able to explode quickly and cover distance to close the gap between you and your opponent, then you have to do this..i.e. practice that movement with weight to strengthen the muscles that can make you explode in quick movement...that's one plymetric training, how else can you do this with static weight training?

Pro plyo - as it helps me retain explosiveness. Ive weight train for explosiveness as well but I get better results from plyo due to the non stationary movements involved. Training plyo must utilize not only core and legs but the entire body. Stationary strength training can lead to a offset in total body conditioning and lack of body rythm. BUT I wouldnt take out any general strength training from your regiment.

All in all Plyo in my opinion is more friend than foe

[frosty-g]

well...if your training to be able to explode quickly and cover distance to close the gap between you and your opponent, then you have to do this..i.e. practice that movement with weight to strengthen the muscles that can make you explode in quick movement...that's one plymetric training, how else can you do this with static weight training?

what exactly do you mean by "static weight training"?