Explosive Power Circuit
Power circuit with medicine ball throws and jumps onto a low box.
How to play
- Station 1: chest pass against the wall.
- Station 2: jumps onto a low box, stepping down.
- Station 3: overhead throw.
- Station 4: jump squats.
Rules
- Technique before intensity.
- Always step down from the box.
Variations
Easier
Very low box and light ball.
Standard
Four stations.
Harder
Higher box or heavier ball.
Adaptations
- Knee problems: no jumping.
- Limited mobility: seated throws.
Learning goals
- Improve power.
- Learn safe plyometric technique.
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