any idea what the plyometric routine was? curious to see how intense it was.

Got the other paper, no thanks to you schlubs 

Here is the protocol:

"The jump training exercises were performed 3 days per week. The intensity for all exercises was maximal, with changes in the number of sets and repetitions occurring with each session. The plyometric training included 2-legged vertical jumps, tuck jumps, 2-legged broad jumps, 1- and 2-legged bounding, and depth jumps completed from a height of 40 cm. During the
bounding and depth jump exercises, subjects were instructed to minimize ground contact. Instructions for all other exercises were to attain maximal height during muscle movement. The recovery time between repetitions and sets was 15–30 seconds.

"Equal work volume between the 2 groups was controlled by equating the total number of repetitions performed for each jumping activity and the total meters covered during the bounding. The program totals were as follows: vertical jumps 850 repetitions, bounding 450 m, broad jumping 675 m, and depth jumping 240 repetitions. Weekly summaries of each of the training programs are shown in Table 1.

"Additional physical training beyond normal daily activity was not allowed for either group. The groups were also instructed to continue their usual dietary habits throughout the study. Each group completed posttest measurements 48 hours after cessation of their program and again after an additional 4-week recovery period. The same testing schedule and procedures as used for initial pretesting were followed. No control was administered for physical activity or training during the 4-week recovery period with the exception that no plyometric exercises were to be performed."

I have the rest of the paper if anyone wants to look at the table.

No idea. Wonder why he said that...

ya, that's why on here you'll catch alot of us talking about "low level reactive work", stuff like repetitive tuck jumps, pogos, line hop drills, etc.. i like those for beginners or any experience level, as long as they do not carry a high body fat % and are healthy, it's good to get in some rebounding training even if you're weak, but the intensity of the rebound training has to be low if you're weak... people who are really weak trying to perform depth jumps, bounds, etc, are asking for problems.. however, i consider low box dj's as safe for beginners, like 12" boxes etc.. any level of athlete will benefit from light rebound training, it still reinforces improvements in rfd/SEC efficiency.

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