Training Brief for July 2008 - Plyometric "Shock Training"

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SERIOUS ABOUT A QUALITY,  AMERICAN MADE, WEIGHTROOM? BFS is your answer. We are offering our complete line of *STOCK, MADE IN THE USA, EQUIPMENT Including Racks, Benches, Platforms and more at 16% OFF THE RETAIL PRICE.  SAVE HUNDREDS TO THOUSANDS MORE ! **FREE US SHIPPING  ON ORDERS of sale merchandise over $3,000 CALL 800-628-9737 This is a telephone sale only JUNE 1st JULY 31st, While supplies last 2008 DETAILS *Stock items are BLACK paint with GRAY upholstery. **Free Shipping is only for the shipping of sale merchandise where the sale merchandise portion of an order totals over $3,000. **Excludes HI and AK For more info on sale products visit www.biggerfasterstronger.com. Then call 800-628-9737 and  mention key code 0608SEP to take advantage of this offer. 843 West 2400 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84119 Fax (801) 975-1159 • www.biggerfasterstronger.com • info@bfsmail.com	One of the most effective methods to improve explosiveness is plyometric box jumps, as applied in the third phase of the BFS Plyometric Program. And the most advanced form of box jumping is called depth jumps. The Russians refer to depth jumps as “shock training.” In this type of box jump the idea is to step off a box (not jumping, as the thigh muscles must be relaxed during the fall) and immediately rebound upward upon landing. One of the characteristics of shock training is a brief transition phase, which is the pause that occurs immediately after the eccentric phase ends (i.e., when the knees bend) and before the concentric phase (i.e, when the knees straighten) begins. Such dynamic activity is required to release energy stored in the tendons and muscles developed during landing – energy that can be refocused to help an athlete jump higher and farther and run faster. Shock training and all other forms of plyometrics can be extremely valuable training methods if used correctly. Don’t let this valuable training method pass you by – seriously consider investing in some plyometric boxes and carefully reading all the material available from BFS on the subject. Be sure to explore the BFS Archives for more information and articles on the power of Plyometrics! Explore the BFS Estore for all of our great products and information on building Plyometrics into your program! CALL FOR SALE PRICES ON THESE ESSENTIAL PLYO PRODUCTS 800-628-9737 Varsity Plyo Set BFS Plyo Boxes - Safest on the Market Boxes Easily Stack for Storage Readiness Plyo Set Three 10" Boxes One 20" Box with Booster Includes Plyometric Box Jumping Video Plyo Bar Sturdy adjustable bar height from 23" to 39" Great for beginners and advanced athletes Challenging anaerobic exercise FUN and Dynamic Plyo Ramp Develop Explosive Lateral Quickness Rehab Tool for Ankles and Knees Stable Steel Frame
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