Explosive "Plyo-Cleans"

Try this nifty drill to shake things up! Plyometric box jumps are a great way to build explosiveness; power cleans are an additional way to create an all inclusive explosive movement. Why not combine them both for a super explosive result? (see above pic)

Here are some tips on the "Plyo-Cleans":

• Don't go heavy with the weights. Choose a size that's moderate, yet challenging
• Use your hips and the arm action of the power clean to jump
• Drive from the ground and land on the box using your power pads (balls of your feet)
• STEP down from box after each rep---don't jump back to ground!

My suggestion is to begin with 5 reps per set with about 4 total sets. Give yourself a good recovery between sets (about 90 to 120 seconds).