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Jumping into plyometrics
Book • 1992
Donald A. Chu's Jumping Into Plyometrics (and related works) helped define modern plyometric training, describing the stretch-shortening cycle and practical jump progressions for athletes across sports.
The book provides program templates, exercise descriptions, and guidelines for volume and intensity to safely develop explosiveness.
It emphasizes specificity—matching jump types to sprint phases—and cautions against excessive volume that can cause overuse injuries.
The text became a staple for coaches seeking to incorporate jump training into strength and conditioning programs.
Its clear descriptions and progressions made plyometrics accessible to practitioners outside elite track circles.
The book provides program templates, exercise descriptions, and guidelines for volume and intensity to safely develop explosiveness.
It emphasizes specificity—matching jump types to sprint phases—and cautions against excessive volume that can cause overuse injuries.
The text became a staple for coaches seeking to incorporate jump training into strength and conditioning programs.
Its clear descriptions and progressions made plyometrics accessible to practitioners outside elite track circles.
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Vern Gambetta
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504: Vern Gambetta on Plyometrics, Movement, and Art of Skilled Athletic Development
