Jumpmetrics
Published on 15. April 2004
Book
Paperback/Softback
200 pages
978-0-7360-4838-5 (ISBN)
Description
This text provides a complete system for improving jumping ability and performance. It offers comprehensive instruction for improving vertical jumping and lateral movement by combining traditional strength and plyometric exercises with posture and balance.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Champaign
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
5 black & white illustrations, 260 black & white halftones
Dimensions
Height: 280 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Weight
567 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7360-4838-5 (9780736048385)
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Persons
Alan Tyson is the director of the Carolina Sports Performance Centre. He writes the Rehab Tips column in the NSCA publication Strength and Conditioning and provides physical therapy services to The Charlotte Sting, Charlotte Knights and Carolina Panthers. Ben Cook is the manager of Sports Programming at the Carolina Sports Performance Centre. He is a former strength coach at the University of North Carolina and is the author of 52-Week Football Training, also published by Human Kinetics.
Content
Chapter 1. Assessing Body Alignment and Performance Posture; Chapter 2. Evaluating Jumping and Athletic Potential; Chapter 3. Developing High-Powered Hips; Chapter 4. Boosting Total Power; Chapter 5. Optimizing Balance and Agility; Chapter 6. Gaining Functional Flexibility; Chapter 7. Warming Up Dynamically; Chapter 8. Implementing the Workout Plan