Chapter 1. The Science in PlyometricsChapter 2. Gearing Up for Plyometrics Chapter 3. Plyometrics Technique Chapter 4. Lower Body, Legs, and Hips Chapter 5. Trunk and Upper BodyChapter 6. Sport-Specific Training Chapter 7. Building Power Long Term
When you want reliable training techniques, you want the best
information from the most qualified sources. In addition to
coauthoring Plyometrics, Explosive Power Training in 1985, James
Radcliffe and Robert Farentinos have worked for years with
countless elite athletes who have reaped huge benefits from
high-powered plyometric training.
Radcliffe is the head strength and conditioning coach at the
University of Oregon and has been involved in coaching since 1978.
He has been researching plyometric training since 1980, completing
a master's thesis on jump training. In addition to authoring two
books and a training video on the subject, he has written numerous
articles for the National Strength and Conditioning Association and
Training & Conditioning Magazine, as well as for football,
basketball, and volleyball coaching journals. He has presented the
topic of explosive power training at dozens of major conferences
all over the country since 1982. Radcliffe lives in Eugene,
Oregon.
Farentinos is the president of Farentinos Sports Enterprises
Corporation in Portland, Oregon. He is a life-long competitive
athlete in several sports and a seven-time national champion in
cross-country skiing, specializing in 50K marathons. With a
master's degree and PhD in biology, he has written extensively not
only for scientific journals but for popular magazines and
newspapers as well. He was a trainer for the U.S. National Ski Team
and has worked with professional and Olympic cyclists, in addition
to runners, rock climbers, mountaineers, ultramarathoners, and
weightlifters. Farentinos lives in Portland, Oregon.
""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
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