plyometric
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The 35-year-old DeGrom said he has started doing a plyometric training program that he will have to complete before he resumes throwing at some point this spring.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 27, 2024
Roberts said Graterol felt a “twinge” in his shoulder following plyometric ball drills Wednesday, but added “we’re pretty optimistic because there’s really not one incident that triggered this. I think we feel pretty confident.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 15, 2022
There’s also a fair amount of research on how plyometric work can improve running economy, so incorporating the occasional box jump or jump squats into your program can be valuable, too.
From New York Times • Mar. 6, 2022
He is doing plyometric jumping exercises and running with sprinting work to come this week.
From Washington Times • Jul. 31, 2018
These were plyometric exercises, like jumps and lateral lunges that Keeth said, with repetition, would help increase my explosiveness and foot speed.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
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