Plyometrics
/ˌplaɪəʊˈmɛtrɪks/
plural noun
1.
(functioning as sing) a system of exercise in which the muscles are repeatedly stretched and suddenly contracted
noun
a type of exercise using explosive movements to develop muscular power, esp. bounding, hopping, and jumping
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