• written by Dr. Donald Chu, PhD, R.P.T.
• 2nd Edition - 48 new exercises
• this book covers all areas of the body and all abilities (including wheelchair athletes)
• both individual and partner exercises are detailed
• 196 pages;  paperback

from the back cover of Plyometric Exercises with the Medicine Ball:

First successfully used in Eastern Europe, plyometrics is now generally accepted in the United States as a key to the training of successful championship athletes.  More recently it has become a part of the general public's exercise regimen.

Power requires an integrated program to develop its two complementary components, strength and speed.  While weight training develops strength, plyometrics develops the explosiveness called speed.  This book describes plyometric exercises designed for upper extremities, trunk, and lower extremities.  It also includes plyometric exercises for wheelchair athletes.

Plyometrics conditions the body through dynamic, resistance exercises.  By using a medicine ball to create the necessary resistance for these exercises, you can experience the entire range of motion which resembles that of your sport.  These sport-specific exercises are not only more efficient in developing the power you desire, but more interesting, more challenging and more motivating. 

Donald Allan Chu, R.P.T., PH.D.

Table of Contents:

Dr. Donald Chu

Introduction

Plyometric Exercises

Planning a Program

Classification of Exercises

Sample Program

Sample Schedule

Arm Exercises for Individuals

• Tricep Press

• Bicep Curl

• Shoulder Flexion

• Pullover

• Push-Up Over Ball

• Single Leg Push-Up Over Ball

• Offset Push-Up

• Tricep Push-Up

• Walk-About

• Drop Push-Up

• Giant Circles

Arm Exercises for Partners

• Chest Pass

• Overhead Throw

• Lateral Throw

• Diagonal Throw

• Seated Backward Throw

• Power Drop

Trunk Exercises for Individuals

• Eccentric Sit-Up

• Push To Toes

• Bridges

• Single Leg Bridges

• Divers

• Chest To Knees

• Sit-Up

• Pullover with Sit-Up

• V-Ups

• Lateral Bend

• Twist

• Forward Bend

• Good Morning

• Superman

Trunk Exercise for Partners

• Standing Over-Under

• Seated Chest Pass

• Pass Back from Sit-Up Position

• Chest Pass with Sit-Up

• Seated Side Throw

• Side Throw Doubles

• Lateral Toss

• Trunk Twist with Resistance

• Kneeling Throw

• Back Arch

Leg Exercises for Individuals

• Squat

• Front Squat 

• Overhead Squat

• Front Lunge

• Side Lunge

• Reverse Lunge

• Drop Step Lunge

• Lunge Series

• Oscillating Deep Squat

• Squat Jump

• Squat, Jump, and Toss

Leg Exercises for Partners

• Pass and Follow

• Lunge Squat with Toss

• Throw with Long Jump

• Kick Toss

Passing Exercises

• Backward Throw from Squat

• Standing Backward Throw

• Kneeling Chest Pass

• Kneeling Side Throw

• Kneeling Backward Pass

• Supine Chest Toss

• One Arm Overhead Throw

• Pullover Pass

• Pullover Toss

• One Arm Throw

• Across the Body Throw

• Over and Through the Legs

• Backward Throw

• Underhand Throw

• Pass On the Go

General Body Exercises with Emphasis on Upper Extremities

• Front Raise

• Lateral Bend

• Circles

• Seated Circles

• Knee Up 

• Shoulder Twist

• Standing Twist

• Partner Twist

• Seated Overhead Toe Touch

• V-Sit Overhead Toe Touch

• V-Sit Giant Circles

• Stabilization Push-Up

• Scoop Push-Up

• Hurdler Extension

• Hurdler Extension II

General Body Exercises with Emphasis on Trunk

• Overhead Sit-Up Toss

• Sit-Up Toss Variation

• Sit-Up Roll

• Seated Backward Toss

• Hip Rotation

• Trunk Rotation

• Trunk Rotation with Resistance

• Over-Under

• Straight Arm Sit-Up

• Crossed Leg Sit-Up

• Sit-Up Crunch

• Overhead to Feet

• Pelvic Thrust

• Hip Crunch

• Backward Sit-Up

• Supine Knee to Elbow

• Alternating Toe Touch

• Alternating Toe Touch with Straight Leg

• Seated Single Leg Over and Back

• Seated Double Leg Over and Back

• Chinnies

• Double Leg Over-Under

• Plank With Stabilization

• Reverse Plank

General Body Exercises with Emphasis on Lower Extremities

• Front Toss

• Heel Toss

• Leg Toss

• Knee Throw

• Seated Hip Adduction

• Inside Leg Lift

• Double Leg Lift

• Dips

• Dip Extension

• Split Squat

• Cradle Rocking

• Single Leg Squat

• Wave Squat

• Standing Overhead Toe Touch

General Body Exercise with Emphasis on Total Workout

• Woodchopper

• Single Leg Woodchopper

• Glute-Ham Overhead Throw

• Over-Under Relay

• Lateral Toss Relay

• In-Depth Jump with Chest Pass

• In-Depth Jump with Rebound Jump

• Catch and Pass in Different Direction

• Catch and Pass with Jump and Reach

• Jump and Catch with Rebound

• Big Man Drill

Exercises for Wheelchair Athletes

• Tricep Press 

• Bicep Curl

• Shoulder Flexion

• Chest Press

• Wrist Exercise

• Twist

• Lateral Bend

• Seated Circles

• Diagonal Touches

• Overhead Toss

• Over-The-Head Side Throw

• Side Throw

• Chest Pass

• Overhead Throw

• Backward Throw