The Robbie Bourke Podcast

Episode 133: Don Chu - All Things Plyometrics

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This episodes guest is legendary Strength and Conditioning coach and Physical Therapist Don Chu.


Dr. Chu has developed an extensive reputation in the field of sports rehabilitation and in the areas of fitness and conditioning. He has been credited with bringing "Plyometric Training" to the attention of the athletic world through his application of theoretical knowledge into practical demonstrations. Dr. Chu has published six books, (including "Jumping into Plyometrics", now in its 2nd edition), written articles in referred journals and contributed chapters in many other books. His lectures on Plyometrics and other topics in Sports Medicine have been heard throughout virtually every state and many foreign countries over the past decade.

On this Episode Don and I discussed:

  • Don's Background and Influence
  • LTAD and Plyometrics
  • Don's Training Philosophy 
  • Don's thoughts on Jump Profiliing and using it as a diagnostic tool for program prescription
  • Don's thoughts on the need for Strength Development as a precursor to utilizing true plyometric training 
  • How Don implements his plyometric programming over the course of a microcycle
  • Don's take about using both depth jumps and drop jumps within an athletes program
  • Don's thoughts on Eccentric and Isometric Training methods
  • Don's use of monitoring and readiness strategies
  • Don's biggest lessons that he has learn in his career
  • Don's Top advice for all the listeners

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    This was another top class episode guys, so I hope you enjoy it!


    Stay Strong,
    RB

    Show Notes:

    - Don's resources

    Special Strength Training Manual for Coaches

    Derek Hansen


    Al Vermeil

    Rob Panariello

    Gregory Myer



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