Cybex Ski and Snowboard Exercises

Hosted by Paul M. Juris, Ed.D, the executive director of the Cybex Research Institute, the video provides step-by-step instruction on how to train in the gym to get ready for ski and snowboarding by building muscle strength and endurance.

[Cybexintl]

Second, we agree that plyometrics at reduced loads are an appropriate way to begin such a program. The Eagle Leg Press allows us to take that idea one step further, by giving one the opportunity to select a load that is less than body weight. Keep in mind that since the body and carriage of the machine are moving horizontally, one has to manage only their inertia, and not their weight. The weight itself comes from the stack, which can be as little as 10 pounds.

[Cybexintl]

This affords one an excellent means of progressing an athlete through a power training regimen, ultimately leading to dynamic, free-body applications. As to when, in one’s program, one performs plyometrics, we’ll leave that up to individual coaches.

Paul M. Juris, Ed.D.
Executive Director, CYBEX Research Institute

[Cybexintl]

Sorry, going to have to post the answer in three parts. - Thanks for your comment. Obviously, Cybex would never advocate performing any exercise that we thought had injury potential. Towards that end, plyometrics on the Eagle Leg Press are actually an excellent option. First, this exercise is not designed to replicate movement patterns from the sport, it’s designed to improve lower body power, which is a requisite for alpine sports. And it can be done in a very safe and controlled manner.

[ChrsAlln]

Great! So get the guy to do some loaded plyometric movements on the leg press and help him on his way to all sorts of lower body injuries before the snow season starts. I'm surprised that someone from Cybex is advocating this type of training. If you going to have athletes do plyometric drills to replicate movement patterns from their sport, get them to it without extra load; on a non strength training day, and; especially when they're fully recovered.