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Plyometrics

Explosive exercises that involve rapid stretching and contracting of muscles

What Does This Mean?

Plyometric exercises, such as jump squats and box jumps, are used by runners to improve power, speed, and running economy. These exercises involve rapid stretching and contracting of muscles to generate maximum force in a short amount of time.

Reference:

https://www.runnersworld.com/training/a20803133/plyometric-exercises-for-runners/

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