The Movement System Podcast Plyometrics and the Nervous System
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Nov 5, 2025 Explore the fascinating link between plyometrics and the nervous system, revealing how adaptations enhance athleticism. Discover key visual cues for effective coaching, including projection, posture, and rhythm. Learn about neuromuscular inhibition and its impact on force production. Uncover exercises designed to break down these inhibitions, promoting better movement dynamics. Matt emphasizes the importance of consistent plyometric training for recovery and performance, plus the benefits of combining strength work with plyometrics to maximize explosive power.
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Coach The Three-Point Eye
- Evaluate plyometrics by watching projection, posture, and rhythm to guide coaching decisions.
- Coach athletes to create bigger joint angles, maintain upright posture, and improve step-to-step rhythm.
Projection Is Joint-Angle Management
- Projection is about creating larger joint angles like shoulder and hip extension during bounding.
- Overemphasizing extension can reduce forward knee drive and hurt projection.
Coach Upright Force Transmission
- Coach upright posture so vertical force transfers to the ground instead of leaking forward or backward.
- Use posture cues to improve force transmission during ground contact and sprinting.