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Post studies regarding long jump, triple jump etc.

I read this study fairly recently, it has some pretty awesome implications, like doing plyometrics to prevent osteoporosis for example could be one. We all know weightlifting improves bone mineral mass, but what about just sprinting running, and depth drops? Pretty cool.

When I first started training, I noticed I couldn't do a running 1 footed vertical because I felt like my shins would explode. I did drop jumps for like 2 weeks and the problem was fixed, so perhaps my bone density actually improved along with tendon stiffness, and other stuff... who knows.

Bone density improving in two weeks? I don't think so.

But really, the advantage of plyos vs. strength training is that only the plyos overload/or load at whatever intensity - the lower legs. In the squats and deadlifts the lower leg isn't nearly as active as in a plyometric effort, even at medium intensity.

i don't get why there has to be an 'advantage' though, plyos & strength training both offer different advantages, they go hand in hand.

but you're definitely right on the lower-leg aspect, that is very important though and often overlooked/neglected. explosive/bouncy ankles = more speed & more vert.

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