Plyometrics with Andy

During the summer months Andy Harrsion will hosting a few 8 week series of plyometrics training sessions . These will be based from the Seymour Centre and will take place in Regents Park or Hyde Park. Runners are encouraged to sign up for 8 weeks for a short session early on Friday evenings by emailing Andy. Plyometrics carry an enhanced risk of injury, so if you are prone to injury or have been racing for less than two years please seek advice from the coach first.

The sessions may seem easy at the time but should be respected! For a discussion of what plyometrics is, and how it can benefit you read this coaching article by Andy.

Details

Meet in the club room on Friday at 6:45pm changed and ready to go.

Club members only. You need your membership card to gain access to the Seymour centre and bags should be left in the club room, which will be locked during the session.

Places are limited to 18, open to all abilities, but please be prepared to acccept the coaches advice if the session is not suitable for you.

Week Session Contacts
1

First testing
3000m TT
T test
Squat jump (best of 5)
CMJ (best of 5)
Standing long jump
60m sprint.

Week one session
1 set of each exercise:

Straight leg jumps 10
Standing tuck jumps 8-10
Bounding for distance 12
Bounding for height 12
Single leg hopping 6 per leg

58
2

2 sets of each exercise:

Straight leg jumps 10
Standing tuck jumps 10
Bounding for distance 12
Bounding for height 12
Single leg hops 6 per leg

108
3

2 sets of each exercise:

Straight leg hops forward 12
Squat jumps forwards 10
Bounding for distance 14
Skaters/ zig zags 12
Single leg hop back and forth 20secs (count)

112 + 40 sec
4

2 sets of each exercise:

Straight leg hops forwards 14
Squat jumps forwards 12
Split squat jumping 8 per leg
Skaters / zig zags 14
Single leg hops back and forth 30secs

116 + 60 sec
5

2 sets of each exercise:

Split squats switch 12
Squat jumps forwards 14
Bounding for distance 14
Standing tuck jumps 14
Single leg hops 8 per leg

140
6

2 sets of each exercise:

Split squats switch 14
Straight leg hops (2legs) 16
Skaters/zig zags 16
Standing tuck jumps 14
Bounding for distance 16

152
7

2 sets of each exercise:

Split squats forwards 10-12
Straight leg hops 18
Bounding for distance 18
Squat jumps forwards 16
Shuttle runs 6 30-40 secs

108 + 80 sec
8 Repeat week 1
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