Talk:Plyometrics

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This article really needs an expert to look at it. There is a lot of good things that could be writeen about this. Jmacleod9975 19:30, 11 October 2005 (UTC)jmacleod

agreed, needs serious work. StrengthCoach 19:18, 15 January 2006 (UTC)

I also agree. I disagree with the characterization of weight training. Although weight training is not plyometric, effective weightlifting does not advocate "jerking" weight up and then lowering it. I think that image comes from the Olympics when weightlifters perform the deadlift. That jerking style should only be used during competitions or while practicing for a competition like that. Smoothly lifting weights while contracting and extending the muscles is much more effective.

Common myth. If the lifter uses good form (full control and supporting muscle recruitment throughout the lift), then a fast concentric contraction will add power without causing injury issues. Powerlifting/Olympic style "jerking" (not to be confused with the exercise), however, is generally avoided even in powerlifting/olympic training, except immediately pre-contest. Lifts don't have to be slow to be controlled though; fast, controlled concentrics are fine. Kajerm 22:21, 18 November 2006 (UTC)

I have made major additions to the page from the mechanisms behind plyometrics to the risks involved. Probably still needs some cleaning up towards the end. I intend to add specific exercises at low, med and high intensity along with program design considerations, but it's already been an hour or two of work. Some better formatting might be possible once all the information is there, but I will leave that to others who are better at it. I will also try to improve the related stretch shortening cycle article. ps. I don't have a wikipedia account, maybe I should make one.