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Plyometric Exercise
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Definition
: Exercises in which muscles are repeatedly and rapidly stretched, followed by shortening, concentric MUSCLE CONTRACTION (e.g. jumping and rebounding). They are designed to exert maximal force in minimal time by increasing STRETCH REFLEX.
Other names
Trainings, Plyometric; Training, Plyometric; Stretch-
Shortening Exercises; Stretch-
Shortening Drills; Stretch-
Shortening Cycle Exercises; Stretch Shortening Exercise; Stretch Shortening Drill; Stretch Shortening Cycle Exercise; Plyometric Trainings; Plyometric Exercises; Plyometric Drills; Exercises, Stretch-
Shortening Cycle; Exercises, Stretch-
Shortening; Exercises, Plyometric; Exercise, Stretch-
Shortening Cycle; Exercise, Stretch-
Shortening; Exercise, Plyometric; Drills, Stretch-
Shortening; Drills, Plyometric; Drill, Stretch-
Shortening
