Post-activation potentiation versus post-activation performance enhancement in humans: historical perspective, underlying mechanisms, and current issues

AJ Blazevich, N Babault - Frontiers in physiology, 2019 - frontiersin.org
Post-activation potentiation (PAP) is a well-described phenomenon with a short half-life (~
28 s) that enhances muscle force production at submaximal levels of calcium saturation (ie …

Current evidence and practical applications of flywheel eccentric overload exercises as postactivation potentiation protocols: A brief review

M Beato, SA McErlain-Naylor… - … journal of sports …, 2020 - journals.humankinetics.com
Purpose: To summarize the evidence on postactivation potentiation (PAP) protocols using
flywheel eccentric overload (EOL) exercises. Methods: Studies were searched using the …

Effects of plyometric jump training in sand or rigid surface on jump-related biomechanical variables and physical fitness in female volleyball players

M Ahmadi, H Nobari, R Ramirez-Campillo… - International journal of …, 2021 - mdpi.com
Background: This study aims to assess the effects of 8 weeks of plyometric jump training
(PJT) conducted on sand or a rigid court surface on jump-related biomechanical variables …

Post-activation potentiation effect of eccentric overload and traditional weightlifting exercise on jumping and sprinting performance in male athletes

M Beato, AEJ Bigby, KL De Keijzer, FY Nakamura… - PloS one, 2019 - journals.plos.org
The aim of this study was to evaluate the post-activation potentiation (PAP) effects following
eccentric overload (EOL) and traditional weightlifting (TW) exercise on standing long jump …

Vertical-vs. horizontal-oriented drop jump training: chronic effects on explosive performances of elite handball players

AD Iacono, D Martone, M Milic… - The Journal of Strength & …, 2017 - journals.lww.com
Abstract Dello Iacono, A, Martone, D, Milic, M, and Padulo, J. Vertical-vs. horizontal-oriented
drop jump training: chronic effects on explosive performances of elite handball players. J …

Effects of postactivation potentiation after an eccentric overload bout on countermovement jump and lower-limb muscle strength

M Beato, A Stiff, G Coratella - The Journal of Strength & …, 2021 - journals.lww.com
Abstract Beato, M, Stiff, A, and Coratella, G. Effects of postactivation potentiation after an
eccentric overload bout on countermovement jump and lower-limb muscle strength. J …

Acute effect of eccentric overload exercises on change of direction performance and lower-limb muscle contractile function

M Beato, M Madruga-Parera… - The Journal of …, 2021 - journals.lww.com
Abstract Beato, M, Madruga-Parera, M, Piqueras-Sanchiz, F, Moreno-Pérez, V, and Romero-
Rodriguez, D. Acute effect of eccentric overload exercises on change of direction …

The effects of post-activation performance enhancement and different warm-up protocols on swim start performance

M Đurović, N Stojanović, N Stojiljković, D Karaula… - Scientific reports, 2022 - nature.com
This study aimed to examine the effects of post-activation performance enhancement
(PAPE) on swim start performance and lower body power performance after different warm …

Effects of combined plyometric and short sprint with change-of-direction training on athletic performance of male U15 handball players

M Hammami, N Gaamouri, G Aloui… - The Journal of …, 2019 - journals.lww.com
Abstract Hammami, M, Gaamouri, N, Aloui, G, Shephard, RJ, and Chelly, MS. Effects of
combined plyometric and short sprint with change-of-direction training on athletic …

Validity and reliability of a flywheel squat test in sport

M Beato, A Fleming, A Coates… - Journal of sports …, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
The aims of this study were to examine the test-retest reliability and construct validity of the
flywheel (FW)-squat test. Twenty male amateur team sports athletes (mean±SD: age 23±3 …