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Ankle Stiffness and the Spring-Mass Model: Training and Testing for Jumping Athletes
exercises·9 min read

Ankle Stiffness and the Spring-Mass Model: Training and Testing for Jumping Athletes

Understand how ankle stiffness drives jumping and sprinting performance through the spring-mass model. Learn to test leg spring stiffness and train it.

ankle-stiffness·spring-mass-model·leg-stiffness
Stretch-Shortening Cycle: The Plyometric Foundation
research·12 min read

Stretch-Shortening Cycle: The Plyometric Foundation

A countermovement jump beats a static jump due to the SSC, but fast and slow SSC need different training. Here's the mechanism and RSI benchmarks.

SSC·plyometrics·elastic energy
How to Periodize Plyometric Training
how to·10 min read

How to Periodize Plyometric Training

Too much plyo volume stalls power gains; too little wastes the year. Weekly ground-contact caps, phase structure, and RSI targets that keep progress safe.

plyometrics·periodization·jumping
Plyometric Training Principles for Athletes
guides·11 min read

Plyometric Training Principles for Athletes

Jump volume climbing but reactive strength flat? SSC mechanics, load progression, and periodization principles coaches use to break the plateau.

plyometrics·power·jumping