Plyometric exercises can be incredibly valuable tools in performance enhancement. Powerful, dynamic movements are the hallmark of most sports, and adding inches to a vertical jump or slightly ...

Ahead, you’ll learn how to perform jump squats safely, the one-minute rep counts that define elite conditioning, why jump ...

I’ve been told by a reliable source (my husband) that: “We all want ups.” After conversations with multiple fitness experts and a scroll through TikTok—where videos with the hashtag #verticaljump have ...

“There’s an almost inverse relationship between endurance training, which increases an athlete’s working capacity, and power training, which includes short, fast efforts that increase peak performance ...

Ask any basketball player what they want to improve—often, you'll hear “my vertical.” To get more up in your jump, you must be able to apply more force into the ground in a shorter amount of time.

The Snatch is a complicated move, but it's also one of the best exercises for basketball players. It puts a weighted load on the body while closely mimicking the movements you perform when you go up ...

Jumping exercises become riskier with age, but science and trainers alike say the opposite can be true when it’s done correctly. Incorporating low-impact jump training can help maintain bone density, ...

As Lyndsey sums it up: “It’s one of the most effective bodyweight moves a runner can add. Do them regularly, and you’ll feel the difference in every step. You’ll be stronger, more explosive, and more ...

African exercises have been a part of traditional fitness routines for centuries, focusing on natural body movements and ...

Want an effective form of cardio that gets your heart rate up fast and maximizes your workout time? Look no further than plyometric exercise (aka plyometrics). “Plyometrics is any type of physical ...