The Best Way To Train Plyometrics For Athletes w/ Jump Expert Matt Watson​ episode artwork

EPISODE · Feb 22, 2026 · 1H 23M

The Best Way To Train Plyometrics For Athletes w/ Jump Expert Matt Watson​

from The Garage Strength Podcast · host Garage Strength

Get 7 FREE Days of Training to our Strength Training App - Peak Strength 👉 https://www.peakstrength.app/?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=APP&utm_content=MattWatsonPODFollow Coach Matt on IG: https://www.instagram.com/mcinneswatson/Subscribe to Coach Matt on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePlyoGuyCheck out Coach Matt's website: https://www.plusplyos.com/Plyometrics Expert and Jump Coach Matt Watson  @ThePlyoGuy  sits down with Strength and Conditioning Coach Dane Miller to discuss the best ways to train plyometrics for athletes.#garagestrength #speed #strengthJoin Our SubReddit and Discord 👉 https://www.reddit.com/r/GarageStrength/👉 https://discord.gg/hGs2AHHxq200:00 – Intro01:45 – How Matt Watson evaluates a new athlete’s movement06:14 – Defining leaps, bounds, and hops + plyometric tiers14:11 – Progressing athletes through tiers for skill and intensity19:04 – Skill development vs. raw strength in plyometric training26:03 – The “pop” factor: tendon efficiency in explosive athletes34:50 – Gender differences in plyometric training volume and intensity36:42 – The weight room’s role in supporting plyometric performance54:37 – Deep tier plyometrics for strength, control, and positional comfort1:10:08 – Plyos that transfer best to acceleration vs. max velocity

Get 7 FREE Days of Training to our Strength Training App - Peak Strength 👉 https://www.peakstrength.app/?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=APP&utm_content=MattWatsonPODFollow Coach Matt on IG: https://www.instagram.com/mcinneswatson/Subscribe to Coach Matt on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePlyoGuyCheck out Coach Matt's website: https://www.plusplyos.com/Plyometrics Expert and Jump Coach Matt Watson  @ThePlyoGuy  sits down with Strength and Conditioning Coach Dane Miller to discuss the best ways to train plyometrics for athletes.#garagestrength #speed #strengthJoin Our SubReddit and Discord 👉 https://www.reddit.com/r/GarageStrength/👉 https://discord.gg/hGs2AHHxq200:00 – Intro01:45 – How Matt Watson evaluates a new athlete’s movement06:14 – Defining leaps, bounds, and hops + plyometric tiers14:11 – Progressing athletes through tiers for skill and intensity19:04 – Skill development vs. raw strength in plyometric training26:03 – The “pop” factor: tendon efficiency in explosive athletes34:50 – Gender differences in plyometric training volume and intensity36:42 – The weight room’s role in supporting plyometric performance54:37 – Deep tier plyometrics for strength, control, and positional comfort1:10:08 – Plyos that transfer best to acceleration vs. max velocity

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