Aquatic plyometric training produces maximum force and muscle power equivalent to dry land training while significantly reducing vertical impact forces and joint loading.

studies that have compared plyometric training in the aquatic medium (at water depth of chest, waist and knee) with that performed on dry land reported no differences in terms of maximum force or muscle power achieved, nor in the speed or height of jumps... Moreover, studies that have compared plyometric training in the aquatic medium... reported no differences in terms of maximum force or muscle power achieved... These results support the use of aquatic plyometrics, as it can represent a progression before reintroducing full-effort land-based plyometrics (allowing to re-establish appropriate movement patterns in a non-impact medium), and lead to improved performance while reducing both musculoskeletal stress and perceived post-exercise discomfort.