@EamonnFlanagan: A 4-phase approach to plyometr...

A 4-phase approach to plyometric training.

While the broad differentiation between extensive & intensive methods can be useful, a more granular approach is often needed

Here's the 4-phase approach for plyometric training I use 🧵

We cover the rationale for this 4-phase approach, in detail, in our course on @SportsmithHQ

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Here's the broad defining features of extensive and plyometric training

But there's many instances where we need a more remedial approach OR a different approach in our intensification of plyometrics

Here's where having 4 distinct phases to guide prescription can be useful

Phase 1: Foundation

Introduce correct technique in jumping, landing & skipping

Focus is on short contact times, springiness rather than maximal efforts.

Useful in early development or after detraining periods

More on key benefits here 👇

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Phase 2: Development

Conservative intensification of plyos & technical development of bounding/hopping techniques. Build foundational levels of reactive strength

Extensive methods used to develop lower limb conditioning

Athletes are well prepared for fuure high intensity work

Phase 3: Realisation

Realisation & Transfer are both “intensification” phases. They harness plyometrics in different ways

With realisation we seek to drive the strength qualities required for the sport. It is a general, high-intensity approach w/ focus on high output training

Phase 4: Transfer

Here we use increased dynamic correspondence of the exercises relative to the sport's demands

Exercises which will assist with the transfer of physical qualities to the sport actions

Ideal for athletes with existing high levels of reactive strength

We cover the rationale for this 4-phase approach, in detail, in our course on @SportsmithHQ

To check out the course, reply below 💥 for details direct to you....

Or go to my profile and all details are in the first pinned tweet