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Plyometric Exercises: 35 Explosive Movements

Plyometrics — also known as jump training — develop explosive power by training the stretch-shortening cycle of your muscles. These exercises improve vertical jump, sprint speed, and athletic performance. Our library includes box jumps, depth jumps, bounds, and throwing variations that train your fast-twitch muscle fibers. Plyometrics bridge the gap between strength and speed, making you not just strong but powerful. They're essential for athletes in basketball, football, volleyball, and other sports requiring explosiveness. Beginners should start with low-impact variations like squat jumps before progressing to depth jumps and single-leg bounds. Proper landing mechanics are crucial to prevent injury. MySetPlan can incorporate plyometrics into your program based on your athletic goals and current fitness level.

All Plyometrics Exercises (35)

Box Jump

PlyometricsIntermediate

Box

Depth Jump

PlyometricsAdvanced

Box

Broad Jump

PlyometricsBeginner

No Equipment

Squat Jump

PlyometricsBeginner

No Equipment

Tuck Jump

PlyometricsIntermediate

No Equipment

Split Jump

PlyometricsIntermediate

No Equipment

Lateral Bound

PlyometricsIntermediate

No Equipment

Skater Hop

PlyometricsBeginner

No Equipment

Single-Leg Bound

PlyometricsAdvanced

No Equipment

Countermovement Jump

PlyometricsBeginner

No Equipment

Pogo Hop

PlyometricsBeginner

No Equipment

Hurdle Hop (Single)

PlyometricsIntermediate

Box

Hurdle Hop (Continuous)

PlyometricsIntermediate

Box

Medicine Ball Chest Pass

PlyometricsBeginner

Medicine Ball

Medicine Ball Overhead Throw

PlyometricsIntermediate

Medicine Ball

Medicine Ball Rotational Throw

PlyometricsIntermediate

Medicine Ball

Medicine Ball Slam

PlyometricsBeginner

Medicine Ball

Clap Push-Up

PlyometricsAdvanced

No Equipment

Explosive Push-Up

PlyometricsIntermediate

No Equipment

Plyo Step-Up

PlyometricsIntermediate

Box

Single-Leg Box Jump

PlyometricsAdvanced

Box

Power Skip

PlyometricsBeginner

No Equipment

Lateral Box Jump

PlyometricsIntermediate

Box

Box Jump Over

PlyometricsIntermediate

Box

Depth Drop to Box Jump

PlyometricsAdvanced

Box

Reactive Drop Jump

PlyometricsAdvanced

Box

Ankle Bounce

PlyometricsBeginner

No Equipment

Single-Leg Pogo

PlyometricsIntermediate

No Equipment

Band-Resisted Jump Squat

PlyometricsIntermediate

Resistance Band

Weighted Jump Squat

PlyometricsIntermediate

Dumbbell

Frog Jump

PlyometricsBeginner

No Equipment

Altitude Drop

PlyometricsIntermediate

Box

Sprint Bound

PlyometricsIntermediate

No Equipment

Rotational Medicine Ball Throw

PlyometricsIntermediate

Medicine Ball

Star Jump

PlyometricsBeginner

No Equipment

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