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Plyometric Exercises with the Medicine Ball, 2nd Edition
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 613.71
EAN: 9780931255090
Edition: 2nd Rev
ISBN: 0931255090
Label: Bittersweet Publishing Company
Manufacturer: Bittersweet Publishing Company
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 200
Publication Date: 2004-03
Publisher: Bittersweet Publishing Company
Studio: Bittersweet Publishing Company
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First successfully used in Eastern Europe, plyometrics is now generally accepted in the United States as a key to the training of successful championship athletes. More recently it has become a part of the general public's exercise regimen.
Power requires an integrated program to develop its two complementary components, strength and speed. While weight training develops strength, plyometrics develops the explosiveness called speed. This book describes Plyometric exercises designed for the upper extremities, trunk, and lower extremities. It also includes plyometric exercises for wheelchair athletes.
Plyometrics conditions the body through dynamic, resistance exercises. By using a medicine ball to create the necessary resistance for these exercises, you can experience the entire range of motion which resembles that of your sport. These sport-specific exercises are not only more efficient in developing the power you desire, but more interesting, more challenging, and more motivating.
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Rating:  - Eye opener for medicine ball training
Hi viewers im suresh form india im an ace certified personal trainer im preparing for my cscs exam i learnt about don chu in the nsca cscs book and went on to order this book along wiht jumping into plyometrics i think i know a lot about medicine ball training now thanks to don chu.the section are very clearly separated for different body segments
Rating: - Good resource
Dr Chu is an expert on the subject of plyometrics. This is a great place to start if your looking for medicine ball work. Don't expect anything too complicated or highly advanced though there are some gems in here that have challenged some serious athletes. It probably would have benefited from real models rather than the line drawn illustrations though this is a minor concern and anyone with a modicum of exercise experience should have no trouble in understanding the routines. For the money, well ... Read More
Rating:  - Dopey
The title of this book is extremely misleading.
It's packed full of stupid things like "medicine ball biceps curls," "triceps extensions," "good mornings," etc... These are not plyometric exercises! Basically it's an excuse to use a medicine ball for classic weight lifting moves.
Combined with this are some very basic throwing moves, of which I was hoping for more of.
The drawings are of course crude stick figures, and the directions are weak.
I'm returning ... Read More
Rating: - Extremely useful exercise guide
This book is exactly what i wanted. Simply a collection of great various plyometric exercises with the medicine ball. No fluff.
Rating:  - Basic yet effective
This book reads like a blue print for medicine ball works as it pertains to developing speed and strength. The exercises presented are the foundation of such work and hence are valuable to the beginner. Those looking for more advanced exercises and techniques will probably be disappointed. Conclusion: great for the beginner.
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