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High-powered Plyometrics by James Radcliffe

High-powered Plyometrics

James Radcliffe, Marcus Mariota

Human Kinetics · Paperback · January 14, 2025

Develop explosive power for an edge over the competition.

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A hands-on guide to plyometric exercises, power assessments, and conditioning programs for explosive athletic power.
Genres
Strength Training, Training & Conditioning, Coaching
Published
Human Kinetics, January 14, 2025

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Develop explosive power for an edge over the competition. In this third edition, James Radcliffe—head strength and conditioning coach at University of Oregon—applies over 50 years of research and experience to create a hands-on guide that explores the principles of high-intensity plyometric training, power assessments, and the development of long- and short-term conditioning programs.

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You’ll find detailed photo sequences, step-by-step instructions and coaching cues, and intensity guidelines to ensure correct technique for 85 exercises that increase power in the core, upper body, and lower body. The third edition has been expanded to include over 90 preparatory exercises for power activation within a warmup and a new chapter on advanced methods of explosive power training. In addition, it offers more detailed guidance on assessments and how the results should shape programming. You will also have access to six sample programs tailored to specific sports: football, basketball, track and field, volleyball, and more. Cultivate strength, power, and speed for better athletic performance! High-Powered Plyometrics, Third Edition, provides the most systematic, comprehensive, and practical approach to explosive power training available. Earn continuing education credits/units! A continuing education exam that uses this book is also available. It may be purchased separately or as part of a package that includes both the book and exam.

Plyometric Power Training

A hands-on guide to plyometric exercises, power assessments, and conditioning programs for explosive athletic power.

Come here for

  • Instructions and coaching cues for 85 power-building exercises
  • More than 90 preparatory exercises and six sport-specific sample programs

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  • Coverage of core, upper-body, and lower-body exercises
  • Assessment guidance and a chapter on advanced explosive-power methods

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Training & Conditioning63%
Strength Training51%
Coaching34%

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Publisher categories

  • Strength Training
  • Weightlifting & Strength
  • Training & Conditioning
Authors
James Radcliffe, Marcus Mariota
Publisher
Human Kinetics
Published
January 14, 2025
Format
Paperback
Reading lane
Strength Training