Product Description

This edition pushes the boundaries of explosive sports training exercises both in terms of the detail of information and the difficulty of some of the exercises. It includes a year-round development programme.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #60106 in Books
• Published on: 1999-02-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 171 pages

Review
""Plyometric training is a crucial part of any strength and conditioning program. Real, long-term gains are possible if you're willing to put in the effort. For serious gains in explosive power, follow the exercises in" High-Powered Plyometrics."""
Gary Zimmerman
Denver Broncos (1993-97), Minnesota Vikings (1986-93)
Seven-time NFL Pro Bowl selection

""The depth and breadth of this book make it a must for both sports and conditioning coaches, as well as for anyone involved in reconditioning or rehabilitation. Its scientific basis and background are nicely complemented by its practical application.""
Robb Rogers
Director of Conditioning
St. Louis Blues
1996 NSCA National Coach of the Year

Customer Reviews

THIS IS SUCH A GOOD BOOK
From the outset, this book defines and explains, with reference to diagrams, photographs and scientific authority, the world of plyometrics.If you are interested in improving your explosive speed, simply follow the twelve week programme contained within and you will soon see the results. Almost every sport is catered for with specific programmes for each one. The author writes in a coherent, simple and concise manner which made understanding the subject matter easy. Overall this is a very good book with good photographic illustrations of each exercise and drill accompanied with an authoritative text on the benifits and risks of following such a programme. Outstanding!

Covers nearly everything!
Excellent book. Has got plenty of exercises, with step by step descriptions. Definately worth buying if you want to work with Plyometrics or teaching it.

Oh dear
Reads like it was written by a teenager who's stolen a medical text book he doesn't understand in order to finish a biology project in a hurry. As if that wasn't bad enough it's poorly edited and is full of typo's and random cyrillic characters.

I only give it two stars because of the exercise ideas, there has to be a better book on the subject somewhere?