Be sure to start any plyometric training session with an adequate warm-up. Because of the stress some plyometric exercises put on the muscles and joints, athletes need to make the muscles ready to deal with the forces that will be generated. This table presents a list of different warm-up exercises. Take a look. To reduce the risk of injury with plyometric training programs, there are some basic safety considerations to keep in mind. Study pages 437 through 440, then answer the next series of questions. Click Next.