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How to Do Low Intensity Plyometrics

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Plyometrics is an exercise that includes jumping drills two to three times a week to build strength and power. Low intensity plyometrics helps athletes condition their bodies without the undue strain of medium or high plyometrics.

Difficulty: Moderate
Instructions

    Plyometric Squat Jumps

  1. Step 1

    Assume a squat stance with your hands behind your head and fingers interlocked.

  2. Step 2

    Visualize your body exploding vertically up in the air.

  3. Step 3

    Explode your body upward as if jumping into the air.

  4. Step 4

    Land on your feet and instantly repeat the same explosion nine more times.

  5. Plyometric Split Squat Jump

  6. Step 1

    Get in a lunge stance with your arms down at your side while steadying your body on the toes of your back foot and front-lunged foot.

  7. Step 2

    Jump, as if exploding, upward using your front lunging leg.

  8. Step 3

    Close your legs slightly while in the air.

  9. Step 4

    Land on the ground in your lunge stance and instantaneously repeat the exercise nine times more.

  10. Step 5

    Perform the exercise at least 10 times on each leg for the best physical fitness results.

  11. Plyometric Sit-Ups

  12. Step 1

    Find a partner to do this exercise with you as a turnabout.

  13. Step 2

    Lie on your back with your legs somewhat bent, almost perpendicular to the ground.

  14. Step 3

    Ask your partner to push your legs downward while you apply resistance.

  15. Step 4

    Bring your legs quickly back to the original position.

  16. Step 5

    Repeat this exercise 10 times for excellent fitness.

Tips & Warnings
  • Don't forget to warm up and stretch before doing plyometrics.
  • After performing these exercises, make sure you cool down properly by stretching.

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