Plyometrics

Plyometrics are explosive movements (jumps, hops, bounds, throws) that exploit the stretch-shortening cycle. In that cycle, a fast eccentric load primes a powerful concentric contraction. They train your rate of force development, neuromuscular coordination, and tendon elasticity. In aging populations, low-volume jump training improves bone density, balance, and reactive strength. That addresses the power deficit that drives falls. But progression and surface choice matter, to manage the load on your joints.

Last reviewed: June 22, 2026

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