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Healy, R,Comyns, TM
2017
February
Strength And Conditioning Journal
The Application of Postactivation Potentiation Methods to Improve Sprint Speed
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sprinting warm-up acute enhancement assessment POST-ACTIVATION POTENTIATION MALE RUGBY PLAYERS JUMP PERFORMANCE STRENGTH LEVEL BACK SQUATS HEAVY BACK RELIABILITY EXERCISE FATIGUE MUSCLE
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This article examines the application of a variety of modalities to elicit a postactivation potentiation (pap) response in sprinting. We present the existing literature on the acute effects of back squats, power cleans, plyometrics, and sled pulling on sprint distances ranging from 5 to 50 m. We also discuss and provide an example ofhowcoaches can assess the individual effects of pap protocols on their athletes to identify whether a protocol elicits an acute improvement or impairment in performance. Finally, we provide practical recommendations on how coaches can incorporate these methods into a sprint training session.
10.1519/SSC.0000000000000276
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