It is widely accepted that warming-up prior to exercise is vital for the attainment of optimum
performance. Both passive and active warm-up can evoke temperature, metabolic, neural …

Abstract Wilson, JM, Duncan, NM, Marin, PJ, Brown, LE, Loenneke, JP, Wilson, SMC, Jo, E,
Lowery, RP, and Ugrinowitsch, C. Meta-analysis of postactivation potentiation and power …

Abstract Fradkin, AJ, Zazryn, TR, and Smoliga, JM. Effects of warming-up on physical
performance: a systematic review with meta-analysis. J Strength Cond Res 24 (1): 140-148 …

We applied a meta‐analytical approach to derive a robust estimate of the acute effects of pre‐
exercise static stretching (SS) on strength, power, and explosive muscular performance. A …

Abstract Turner, AP, Bellhouse, S, Kilduff, LP, and Russell, M. Postactivation potentiation of
sprint acceleration performance using plyometric exercise. J Strength Cond Res 29 (2): 343 …

This chapter summarizes what is known about the performance and injury-prevention
benefits of warm-up and flexibility. It explains the difference between warm-up and stretching …

Gelen, E. Acute effects of different warm-up methods on sprint, slalom dribbling, and penalty
kick performance in soccer players. J Strength Cond Res 24 (4): 950-956, 2010-Although …

Context: Recent authors have not found substantial evidence to support the use of static
stretching for improving performance, so interest in dynamic warm-up procedures has risen …

Abstract Aguilar, AJ, DiStefano, LJ, Brown, CN, Herman, DC, Guskiewicz, KM, and Padua,
DA. A dynamic warm-up model increases quadriceps strength and hamstring flexibility. J …

Post-activation potentiation (PAP) refers to the acute enhancement of muscular function as a
direct result of its contractile history. Protocols designed to elicit PAP have commonly …