ALPHA Human Performance: Angle box resisted vertical and lateral jumps (while tethered too!)

Explosive jumping forward and vertical have been the norms in plyo explosive development. Adding another element to plyo explosive jumps creates more multi-directional explosiveness.

For the drills in the video above I used the angle plyo boxes. Unlike conventional boxes, these boxes have a slight incline surface to them, allowing for landing on a non-traditional surface. Upon ladnng on this angle surface, the body has to create stability, power and balance to repeat the explosive action again.

The vid also shows the athlete tethered on the platform by way of bungee resistance. Going the extra step, we alternated her vertical jumps with her lateral jumps.

Great way to create explosiveness beyond traditional norms!

DB 1-Arm Snatch

Want a simple power builder that is basic, but an absolute killer? Try DB 1-arm snatches.

1) Grab a dumbbell in one hand and stand with the feet slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.

2) Descend your hips in a "power position" with flat back and chest up

3) Quickly pull the dumbbell toward the ceiling while at the same time extending your knees and hips and raising on to the balls of your feet, keeping the dumbbell close to your body as you pull it.

4) As the dumbbell gets to its highest point, very quickly rotate your elbow under the weight while extending your arm.

The dumbbell will rest over the top of your shoulder with the palm facing away from your body. "Catch the weight with knees slightly bent

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Angle box resisted vertical and lateral jumps (while tethered too!)