Horizontal Plyometrics

Horizontal Plyometrics

Horizontal Plyometrics – Overview

The scientific concepts and application of the broad category of Long Response Plyometrics.  Introduction of key concepts of these types of plyometric exercises:  stored elastic energy (specifically in the Gastro-Soleus complex), leading into success of the stretch reflex across this joint (which IS a trainable effect), and the crossed-extensor reflex that will subconsciously occur as the legs action efficiency will be dictated by the efficiency of the arm action (hence, the arms lead the legs).

The Long Response Plyometrics, contrasted to the Vertical Plyometrics in the Vertical Plyometric section, is now featured with the emphasis of:

  • Shorter ground contact
  • More specific
  • Rate of force development

The progressive exercise sequence of overloading these concepts with an Acceleration emphasis with a piston-like action or the Absolute Speed cyclical motion:

  • Acceleration Bound
      • Low/Medium/Full Height
  • Absolute Speed Bound
      • Double leg jump
      • Double leg skip
      • Double leg bound
      • Single leg alternating

CV – Tuff Tread Acceleration Bound Series FULL

OVERSPEED LIGHT PULLEY MACHINE SETUP INSTRUCTIONS