plyometrics

American  

[plahy-oh-me-triks] / ˌplaɪ oʊˈmɛ trɪks /

noun

1. a type of exercise focused on stretching muscles and then quickly contracting them to build strength and speed.

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plyometrics British  

/ ˌplaɪəʊˈmɛtrɪks /

plural noun

1. (functioning as singular) a system of exercise in which the muscles are repeatedly stretched and suddenly contracted

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Other Word Forms

• plyometric adjective

Etymology

Origin of plyometrics

C20: from Greek plio more + _metric

Example Sentences

Soon he will begin single-hand plyometrics, gearing that stage of the rehab process to his pitching motion.

From Washington Post

To strengthen these areas, try weight lifting, yoga, calisthenics or plyometrics at least two days per week.

From New York Times

“Those types of plyometrics and resisted drills is what he really responds to,” Bommarito said.

From Washington Post

He trained for months for this quest, on the trails near his home in Boulder, Colo., and on the track doing workouts that included strength training between intervals — plyometrics, box jumps, more push-ups and situps than he cares to think about — all in preparation for the rugged challenges of the Appalachian Trail — scaling boulders, hopping over downed trees and tree roots.

From New York Times

He’d been hitting in the cages daily and also increasing his workloads in the gym to more strenuous forms of plyometrics and lifting.

From Seattle Times