What direction does the floor push on you when you land during a plyometric workout?

When you land during a plyometric workout, the floor exerts an upward force on you. This upward force is a reaction to the downward force that your body applies to the floor due to gravity. According to Newton's third law of motion, for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. When you land, your body accelerates downwards due to gravity, creating a force on the ground. In response, the ground pushes back with an equal force in the opposite direction, which is upward.

This upward force is crucial in absorbing the impact of your landing and can also aid in your next movement, whether that’s jumping again or transitioning to another exercise. Understanding this interaction helps emphasize the importance of proper landing techniques to minimize injury and optimize performance in plyometric training.