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Explosive strength training

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Plyometrics is a form of training that aims to improve muscle strength and speed through quick and powerful movements. It involves exercises in which muscles are first stretched quickly and then immediately contracted to produce an explosive movement, such as in jump training. Plyometric training is often used in sports medicine and rehabilitation to increase performance in various sports and reduce the risk of injury.

Causes/Description:

Training intensity: The intensity of the exercises must be adapted to the performance level of the trainee.
Frequency: The frequency of training should be sufficient to stimulate adaptations, but avoid overtraining.
Recovery times: Adequate breaks between training sessions are essential for regeneration.
Technique: Correct execution of the exercises is crucial to prevent injuries and maximize effectiveness.
Progression: Gradually increasing the load promotes continuous improvement.

Plyometrics

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Plyometrie, Explosivkrafttraining, Muskelkraft, Schnelligkeit, Sportmedizin, Rehabilitation, Sprungtraining, Leistungssteigerung, Verletzungsprävention, Trainingsintensität

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Plyometrics are used because they are effective in improving explosive power and speed. This form of training increases performance in many sports by developing the ability to generate large amounts of force quickly. Plyometric training also improves neuromuscular coordination and increases the efficiency of muscle reactions, which is beneficial for athletic movements such as jumping, sprinting and throwing. In addition, plyometrics can help prevent injuries by promoting musculoskeletal strength and stability.

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In terms of plyometrics, physical therapy is used to:

Improve explosive power: Special plyometric exercises that involve fast and powerful movements can increase explosive power and jumping performance.

Injury prevention: Plyometric exercises strengthen the muscles, tendons and ligaments and thus contribute to injury prevention, especially in sports that require fast and explosive movements.

Rehabilitation: After injuries, plyometric training can be used in the rehabilitation phase to promote the recovery of muscular function and performance.

Performance improvement: For athletes who want to improve their athletic performance, plyometric training offers an effective method to increase the speed, strength and endurance of the muscles.

Neuromuscular coordination: Plyometric exercises improve coordination and the interaction between nerves and muscles, which is essential for optimal athletic performance.

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The history of plyometrics begins in the 1960s in the Soviet Union, where it was originally developed as "shock training" by Soviet coach Yuri Verkhoshansky. Verkhoshansky realized that athletes' performance could be significantly improved through special jumping exercises that involved rapid stretching and contraction of muscles. This technique was developed to increase athletes' explosive power and improve their performance in jumping disciplines and other sporting activities.

Over the years, plyometrics became increasingly popular due to its effectiveness in increasing muscular power and explosiveness, not only in athletics, but also in other sports such as basketball, kinesthetic training, soccer, and volleyball. In the 1980s, plyometrics began to gain recognition in Western sports training, particularly through the work of Fred Wilt, a former US track and field coach.

Since then, plyometrics has established itself as a valuable training method for both high-performance athletes and recreational athletes. It is used to improve explosive strength, increase neuromuscular efficiency and ultimately optimize athletic performance. Plyometrics is also used in rehabilitation medicine to improve functionality after injuries and minimize the risk of injury.

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