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.
Also Known As:
Plyometric Drill; Plyometric Training; Stretch-Shortening Cycle Exercise; Stretch-Shortening Drill; Stretch-Shortening Exercise; Cycle Exercise, Stretch-Shortening; Cycle Exercises, Stretch-Shortening; Drill, Plyometric; Drill, Stretch-Shortening; Drills, Plyometric; Drills, Stretch-Shortening; Exercise, Plyometric; Exercise, Stretch-Shortening; Exercise, Stretch-Shortening Cycle; Exercises, Plyometric; Exercises, Stretch-Shortening; Exercises, Stretch-Shortening Cycle; Plyometric Drills; Plyometric Exercises; Plyometric Trainings; Stretch Shortening Cycle Exercise; Stretch Shortening Drill; Stretch Shortening Exercise; Stretch-Shortening Cycle Exercises; Stretch-Shortening Drills; Stretch-Shortening Exercises; Training, Plyometric; Trainings, Plyometric