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Plyometric Exercises with the Medicine Ball, 2nd Edition

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PLYOMETRIC EXERCISES With the Medicine Ball: Optimum performance of an athlete requires two complementary abilities: skill and power. All sports share these features. This book describes exercises designed to develop power, particularly the speed component of power, in the upper extremities trunk and lower extremities. It begins with planning of a program focusing on intensity, duration and recovery. It explains the classifications of the exercises. It then moves into the actual exercises with usually five in each area of: Arm - individual, Arm - partner; Trunk - individual, Trunk - partner; Leg - individual, Leg - partner; Passing; general Upper, general Trunk, general Lower; with a whole section of exercises for the Wheelchair Athletes. As you can see, it is vary comprehensive and I find it an excellent book that I have now incorporated in to the exercise class I teach at a local fitness center.

This book reads like a blue print for medicine ball works as it pertains to developing speed and strength. The exercises presented are the foundation of such work and hence are valuable to the beginner. Those looking for more advanced exercises and techniques will probably be disappointed. Conclusion: great for the beginner.

The title of this book is extremely misleading.
It's packed full of stupid things like "medicine ball biceps curls," "triceps extensions," "good mornings," etc... These are not plyometric exercises! Basically it's an excuse to use a medicine ball for classic weight lifting moves.

Combined with this are some very basic throwing moves, of which I was hoping for more of.

The drawings are of course crude stick figures, and the directions are weak.

I'm returning this book.

A little imagination will go a longer ways than this book.

I own an earlier edition of this book. I find it easy to understand: the stick-figure drawings explain the exercises well. I particularly like the well-thought-out organization of this book, starting with Arm Exercises for Individuals, then Arm Exercises for Partners, proceeding to Trunk Exercises for Individuals, then Trunk Exercises for Partners, and so on. The exercises do give you a good workout and tone the body. They are especially good for developing and improving balance. Many of the exercises are strictly for athletes such as tennis players and basketball players.

Dr Chu is an expert on the subject of plyometrics. This is a great place to start if your looking for medicine ball work. Don't expect anything too complicated or highly advanced though there are some gems in here that have challenged some serious athletes. It probably would have benefited from real models rather than the line drawn illustrations though this is a minor concern and anyone with a modicum of exercise experience should have no trouble in understanding the routines. For the money, well worth it.

This book is exactly what i wanted. Simply a collection of great various plyometric exercises with the medicine ball. No fluff.

I actually purchased this book several years ago. There a lot of exercises in this book that I would never have thought of using. Very easy to follow instructions.

Hi viewers im suresh form india im an ace certified personal trainer im preparing for my cscs exam i learnt about don chu in the nsca cscs book and went on to order this book along wiht jumping into plyometrics i think i know a lot about medicine ball training now thanks to don chu.the section are very clearly separated for different body segments. once you have the basic understading then one can use their creativity in making their own functional training,plyometic and rehab programs.