Plyometrics are a common piece of the puzzle for athletes. But for most adults who go to a gym, they're often passed up in favor of compound exercises. Plyometrics, aka jump training, refer to ...
It's known as a hotspot for supermodels to get their workouts in at, but it's also just a really good place to HIIT it out until you literally drop. And that is precisely what I did there this morning ...
Plyometric compound training is making waves in the fitness world, and it’s the potent combo of explosive, plyometric ...
Jumping lunges are not far off burpees in their level of blood-roaring-in-your-ears intensity. And for return on investment, they're one of those exercises that can’t be beaten. ‘The jump lunge is an ...
Plyometric exercises often get a bad rap because of the ground-reaction forces associated with jumping. This concern is absolutely valid, but plyometric exercises can be modified, the same as any ...
Lunges are hard enough, honestly—I mean, they're firing up your glutes, quads, hamstrings, and calves (AKA your entire lower trunk), and even your abs and back. They may look simple, but after a few ...
This week, get ready to jump—we’re doing some plyo, people! If you’re unfamiliar with plyometrics, also called jump training, you’re in for a treat. Plyo exercises are all about building power, speed ...
Lunges are a great lower-body exercise—and they needn’t be boring. This sequence targets many major muscles in your legs, butt and core. The forward and reverse lunges will work your quads, glutes, ...
Jump around. Jump around. Jump up, jump up, and get down! These are the lyrics to a classic 1990s anthem, yes — but they're also a pretty accurate description of what a plyometric workout is like.