plyometrics
Americannoun
plural noun
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of plyometrics
C20: from Greek plio more + metric
Example Sentences
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Soon he will begin single-hand plyometrics, gearing that stage of the rehab process to his pitching motion.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 27, 2022
He’d been hitting in the cages daily and also increasing his workloads in the gym to more strenuous forms of plyometrics and lifting.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 13, 2021
And it was all measurable: Going to the gym six days a week to lift, sprint, or do plyometrics translated to a healthier lifestyle, one I could glimpse through my numbers.
From Slate ● Sep. 10, 2020
Much of her summer was spent preparing physically: weight training, boxing, plyometrics.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2015
Beilein’s workouts included plyometrics, but he emphasized mental flexibility as a priority.
From New York Times ● Mar. 25, 2010
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