Plyometics

Along with weight training, plyometics are an essential part of becoming a better triple jumper. According to Dictionary.com plyometics,
"are a type of exercise that utilizes a rapid eccentric movement,
followed by a short amortization phase, and then followed by an
explosive concentric movement, which enables the synergistic muscles to
engage in themyotatic-stretch reflex during the stretch-shortening cycle".

There are both upper body and lower body plyometics. Lower body are the most important for triple jumping.

Plyometics have been show to increase both speed and power. Plyometics help to build fast-twitch muscle fibers.

Examples of Plyometrics are:
- Depth Jumps
- Bounding
- Lateral Box Jumps
- Hurdle Hops