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noun
A form of exercise that involves the rapid stretching and contracting of muscles to develop muscular power.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: plural, plural-only
Topics: athletics, hobbies, lifestyle, sports
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Synonyms: plyos, jump training
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: calisthenics, strength training
History
From Ancient Greek πλείων (pleíōn, “more”) + -metric (“measure”). Additional details are available in Wikipedia at plyometrics § Etymology.
