High-powered plyometrics / James Radcliffe, Robert C. Farentinos.

Includes bibliographical references.

Part I. Plyometric Training : -- 1. Power Prerequisite for High-Level Performance -- 2. Athletic Power Activation Process -- 3. Power Training Methods and Equipment -- 4. Power Assessments -- Part II. Plyometric Exercises : -- 5. Upper-Body Power Development -- 6. Core Power Development -- 7. Lower-Body Power Development -- Part III. Plyometric Programming : -- 8. Complex Training -- 9. Sport-Specific Training -- 10. Season-Long Power Maintenance -- --

Part I. Plyometric Training : -- 1. Power Prerequisite for High-Level Performance -- Get results using plyometrics -- Apply athletic principles to plyometric training -- Evaluate based on the various types of strength -- Use the stretch-shortening concept -- 2. Athletic Power Activation Process -- Activate power to create a successful training session -- Warm up to properly prepare for work -- Cool down to relax and recover -- 3. Power Training Methods and Equipment -- Maintain form and execution by following basic guidelines -- Breathe to assist exercise execution -- Train progressively to maximize skill -- Use rest periods advantageously -- Optimize training through the environment -- 4. Power Assessments -- Assessing Ability -- Creating an Effective Program -- Consistent Execution Evaluation -- Part II. Plyometric Drills : -- 5. Upper-Body Power Development -- 6. Core Power Development -- 7. Lower-Body Power Development -- Part III. Plyometric Programming : -- 8. Complex Training -- Learn how complex training works -- Integrate complex training into the yearly plan -- 9. Sport-Specific Training -- Soccer -- Baseball, Softball, and Cricket -- Volleyball -- Cycling -- Field Hockey -- Basketball and Netball -- Rowing -- Football -- Skiing -- Lacrosse -- Tennis, Racquetball, Squash, and Handball -- Track and Field -- Olympic Weight Lifting -- Wrestling -- Aussie Football -- 10. Season-Long Power Maintenance -- Develop a year-round training program -- Individualize the training program -- Review the functions of training and rehabilitation.

"Improve strength, power, speed, and more! No matter what sport you play or level you compete, High-Powered Plyometrics will take your performance to the next level. High-Powered Plyometrics is a systematic guide to explosive power training for athletes, coaches, and strength and conditioning experts. Exploring the principles of high-intensity plyometric training, power assessments, and development of long- and short-term conditioning programs, this hands-on guide covers it all. You'll find detailed photo sequences, step-by-step instruction, and intensity guidelines to ensure correct technique for 79 exercises that increase power in the core and upper and lower body. Incorporate exercises into an existing program, or personalize one of the ready-to-use programs for 21 sports, including football, basketball, track and field, volleyball, and wrestling. You'll also learn to track progress and adjust your programming to maintain your results. The most dynamic and complex exercises found in the book are housed in an all-new online video library. Via streaming video, you have exclusive access to demonstrations of dozens of exercises and drills to ensure you perform them with proper technique. Go beyond basic conditioning and develop the explosive power that will give you an edge on the competition."--Publisher's website.

"High-Powered Plyometrics presents exercises and programs used by today's top athletes, coaches, and conditioning experts for development of explosive power, strength, and speed. Along with exclusive access to an online video library, it features 23 programs for 21 sports and the latest training methods, equipment, and assessments as well as 79 exercises for increasing power."--Publisher's website.