Transcript Plyometric and Closed Kinetic Chain Exercises For The

Plyometric and Closed Kinetic
Chain Exercises For The Upper
Extremity
GRADY J. HARDEMAN, M.ED., LAT, ATC, CSCS
A.L. BROWN HIGH SCHOOL
KANNAPOLIS, NORTH CAROLINA 28083
Closed Kinetic Chain (CKC) Exercises
 An exercise movement pattern where the distal
aspect of the extremity is fixed to an object that is
either stationary or moving.
DISCLAIMER
Closed Kinetic Chain Exercises Should Be Performed
In Conjunction With Open Kinetic Chain Exercises
Rational For Using Plyometric and Closed Chain
Exercises For Rehabilitation
1.
Increase Muscle Co-Contraction
2. Incorporates Multi-joint Movements.
3. Aids in the restoration of “Neuromuscular Control”
that is lost due to injury.
4. Enhances mental preparation for return to sport.
5. Makes the rehabilitation experience fun and
meaningful. (BE CREATIVE)
Important Questions to Consider
 What are you trying to accomplish?
 Achieving total arm strength means training the entire kinetic
chain.
 What was the initial injury?
 Avoid stressing the joint capsule when necessary.
(Anterior/Posterior Instability)
 Closed kinetic chain exercises are contraindicated when joint
compression forces should be kept at a minimum. (Labral
Pathology, Acromioplasty)
 Are the selected exercises phase appropriate?
 Is it to early in the rehabilitation process to begin?
 Begin with four points of contact and progress to two points of
contact as athlete gains strength
Wall Push Up
Start Position
Down Phase
Extreme Position
Wall Push Up
 Key Point
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Extreme Push Up
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Increased scapular
protraction after full elbow
extension.
 Progression
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Add Medicine Balls
Add Resistance
Add a Plyometric
Component
Push Up Variations
Up Phase
Down Phase
Push Up
 Key Point
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Focus on adding the
extreme protraction at the
top of the push up.

Activates Serratus
Anterior muscle.
 Progression
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Begin with modified push
up.
Advance to regular push
up.
Add unstable surface.
Extreme Position
Press Up
Plyometric Push Up
Start Position
Finish Position
Plyometric Push up
 Key Point
 Advanced Exercise
 Must be able to complete Wall push ups, and Regular Push ups
prior to initiating this exercise
 Equipment Needed
 Soft Medicine Ball
 Progression
 May begin with just two points of contact.
 Progress to four points of contact.
Upper Body Step Up
Middle Position
Start Position
Finish Position
Upper Body Step up
 Equipment
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6”-8” Step or box
Progress to an Unstable
Surface
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(Dyna Disc, Med Ball, etc…)
 Volume
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Perform sets of 8-12 reps.
 Important Notes
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Monitor for pain and/or
fatigue.
SET THE CORE!!!!!
Wheel Barrow Walk w/Agility Ladder
Agility Ladder
 Equipment
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Agility Ladder
Extra Set of hands
 Variation
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Side to Side
Front to Back
Carioca
Progress to Wheel Barrow

This is where the extra set
of hands comes in to play.
Wax On/Wax Off
Two Points of Contact
Four Points of Contact
Wax On/Wax Off
 Equipment
 Slide Board (Flat Smooth Surface)
 Clean Socks
 PhysioBall
 Progression
 Begin with four points of contact.
 Progress to two points of contact.
 Keep one arm stationary and move the opposite arm in
clockwise and counter clockwise pattern.
 Move both extremities simultaneously.
 Add PhysioBall to increase proprioception component.
Thank You
Contact Information
[email protected]
704-202-8597
415 East First Street
Kannapolis, NC 28083