Plyometric Workout Plan

Plyometrics - Upper Body

Plyometric Push Ups
1. Start by getting into a push-up position.
2. Lower yourself to the ground and then explosively push up so that your hands leave the ground.
3. Catch your fall with your hands and immediately lower yourself into a push up again and repeat.
4. Repeat for the recommended repetitions.

Single Arm Throws
1. Stand with feet slightly wider than hip-width apart.
2. Grasp medicine ball and lower body into a semi-squat position. Explode up extending the entire body and throwing the ball up into the air.
3. The goal is to throw the ball as high as you can and generating most of the power in the legs.
4. Catch ball on the bounce and repeat according to prescribed repetitions.

Side Throws
1. Stand with feet hip-width apart; place left foot approximately one foot in front of right foot.
2. Hold medicine ball with both hands and arms only slightly bent.
3. Swing ball over to the right hip and forcefully underhand toss ball forward to a partner or wall. Keep the stomach drawn in to maximize proper usage of muscle.
4. Catch ball on the bounce from your partner or wall and repeat according to prescribed repetitions.


Slams
1. Stand with feet parallel and knees slightly bent.
2. Pull medicine ball back behind head and forcefully throw ball down on the ground as hard as possible.
3. Catch the ball on the bounce from the ground and repeat according to prescribed repetitions.










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Plyometrics For Martial Arts - Lower Body



Plyometric Bounding
1. Jog into the start of the drill for forward momentum.
2. After a few feet, forcefully push off with the left foot and bring the leg forward. At same time drive your right arm forward.
3. Repeat with other leg and arm.
4. This exercise is an exaggerated running motion focusing on foot push-off and air time.

Zig Zag Hops
1. Stand to the left of an agility ladder or similar object approximately 1-2 feet away.
2. Forcefully push off both feet and land the on the other side of the ladder.
3. Repeat and land feet back on the other side, continue repeating and so on down the ladder.
4. Do not "double hop" upon each landing and keep ground contact time to a minimum.

Lateral Barrier Jumps
1. Stand with feet slightly wider than hip-width apart with right side of body facing the barrier.
2. Hop to the right using both feet over the barrier.
3. Jump back to the start point.
4. Repeat according to the prescribed number of repetitions.

Lateral High Hops
1. Stand to left side of box and place right foot on top of box.
2. Push off the box using the right leg only and explode vertically as high as possible. Drive the arms forward and up for maximum height.
3. Land with opposite foot onto box. Repeat with the other foot.
4. Repeat according to prescribed number of repetitions.








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Plyometrics For Martial Arts - Sample Session

Remember a single session should contain only a limited number of exercises and sets. Focus on 1 or 2 drills for the lower body and 1 or 2 drills for the upper body in any one session.

DAY 1
Plyometric Bounding - 3 sets x 8-10 reps
Single Arm Throws - 3 sets x 8-10 reps
Lateral Barrier Jumps - 3 sets x 8-10 reps
Side Throws - 3 sets x 8-10 reps

DAY 2
Lateral High Hops - 3 sets x 8-10 reps
Plyometic Push UPs - 3 sets x 8-10 reps
Zig Zag Jumps - 3 sets x 8-10 reps
Slams - 3 sets x 8-10 reps