State-of-the-art review: spinal and supraspinal responses to muscle potentiation in humans

AM Zero, CL Rice - European Journal of Applied Physiology, 2021 - Springer
Abstract Post-activation potentiation (PAP), described as a muscular phenomenon, refers to
the enhancement of contractile properties following a voluntary or electrically stimulated …

Are Surface Electromyography Parameters Indicative of Post-Activation Potentiation/Post-Activation Performance Enhancement, in Terms of Twitch Potentiation and …

P Gallardo, G Giakas, GK Sakkas… - Journal of Functional …, 2024 - mdpi.com
The aim was to identify if surface electromyography (sEMG) parameters are indicative of
post-activation potentiation (PAP)/post-activation performance enhancement (PAPE), in …

Volume, intensity, and timing of muscle power potentiation are variable

A Chaouachi, N Poulos, F Abed, O Turki… - Applied Physiology …, 2011 - cdnsciencepub.com
Whereas muscle potentiation is consistently demonstrated with evoked contractile
properties, the potentiation of functional and physiological measures is inconsistent. The …

[PDF][PDF] On the mechanisms of post-activation potentiation: the contribution of neural factors

X Anthi, P Dimitrios, K Christos - Journal of physical education and …, 2014 - researchgate.net
The responsible mechanisms for post-activation potentiation have been a popular research
issue during the past years. One commonly mentioned mechanism is the force …

Post‐activation potentiation: The neural effects of post—activation depression

A Xenofondos, D Patikas, DM Koceja… - Muscle & …, 2015 - Wiley Online Library
Introduction: Our knowledge of the neurophysiology of post‐activation potentiation (PAP) is
limited. The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of PAP on twitch torque and H …

[PDF][PDF] Post-activation potentiation and the shot put throw

M Dolan, TG Sevene, J Berninig, C Harris… - Int J Sports Sci, 2017 - academia.edu
Acute post activation potentiation (PAP) is a physical conditioning activity that incorporates
intense muscle activation to enhance muscular force production. Practical applications of …

The acute effects of a stretching and conditioning exercise protocol for the lower limbs on gait performance-a proof of concept and single-blind study

FB Santinelli, A Prieto Silveira-Ciola… - Frontiers in Sports and …, 2024 - frontiersin.org
Background Due to improvement in movement performance, post-activation performance
enhancement (PAPE) may open new possibilities to improve gait performance. However, no …

[PDF][PDF] The efficacy of a four-week intervention of complex training on power development in elite junior volleyball players

DG Watts, VG Kelly, KP Young - J Aust Strength Cond, 2012 - researchgate.net
The purpose of the study was twofold; firstly to evaluate the efficacy of a four week meso-
cycle of complex training (CT) on strength and power characteristics in junior elite volleyball …

Acute Effect of Isometric Mid-Thigh Pulls on Postactivation Potentiation during Stretch-Shortening Cycle and Non-Stretch-Shortening Cycle Vertical Jumps.

G Sapstead, MJ Duncan - Medicina Sportiva, 2013 - search.ebscohost.com
The authors discuss the results of their study on the impact of isometric middle thigh pull
(IMTP) exercise on jump height (JH) and peak power (PP) in 18 resistance trained males …

[HTML][HTML] A prior isometric strength training increases muscle power performance of judo athletes

BT Campos, CET Cabido, YM Soares… - Journal of Physical …, 2018 - SciELO Brasil
Muscular power, a determinant in judo fights, can be developed by high intensity strength
exercises through a mechanism known as post-activation potentiation. Thus, the objective of …