If you’re looking to boost lower-body power, core stability, and full-body coordination, heel clap jumping lunges are a ...

Bouldering is a climbing activity that requires a lot of leg strength and precision. As climbers scale vertical walls, they ...

Ask any basketball player what they want to improve—often, you'll hear “my vertical.” To get more up in your jump, you must be able to apply more force into the ground in a shorter amount of time.

The Snatch is a complicated move, but it's also one of the best exercises for basketball players. It puts a weighted load on the body while closely mimicking the movements you perform when you go up ...

Jumping exercises become riskier with age, but science and trainers alike say the opposite can be true when it’s done correctly. Incorporating low-impact jump training can help maintain bone density, ...

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The concept of jump training – ‘performing rapid, powerful movements, with maximum force in minimal time,’ says strength and conditioning coach Andy Vincent – isn’t new, but Google Trends data shows ...

Want an effective form of cardio that gets your heart rate up fast and maximizes your workout time? Look no further than plyometric exercise (aka plyometrics). “Plyometrics is any type of physical ...

Exercise, in general, is one of the best things you can do for your health: It strengthens your heart and lungs, boosts mood and cognition, and lowers your risk of a bunch of diseases, including type ...