ArticleJournal of human kinetics2021
Post-Activation Potentiation in Strength Training: A Systematic Review of the Scientific Literature.
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38 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Post-activation potentiation enhancement induction strategies with different rest intervals on jump performance: a meta-analysis.Frontiers in physiology · 2025Pooled it
- Effects of rest interval and training intensity on jumping performance: a systematic review and meta-analysis investigating post-activation performance enhancement.Frontiers in physiology · 2023Pooled it
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- Effects of different activation strategies on standing start performance in elite female track cyclists.Scientific reports · 2025Trial
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- Post-Activation-Performance Enhancement: Possible Contributing Factors.Journal of sports science & medicine · 2024Trial
- Electrophysiological Evaluation of Post-Activation Potentiation/Post-Activation Performance Enhancement Using Strength-Duration Properties.Journal of functional morphology and kinesiology · 2026Article
- Influence of Intended Slow and Fast Eccentric Back Squat Velocity on Subsequent Countermovement Jump Performance.Journal of functional morphology and kinesiology · 2026Article
- Acute effects of post-activation performance enhancement on half-squat training volume and repetition performance in strength-train men: a randomised crossover study.BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation · 2026Article
- A practical complex training model for non-athletic populations: a randomized controlled trial on lower-limb power and sprint performance.BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation · 2026Article
- Effects of different post-activation potentiation strategies on forehand stroke performance in elite squash players: a muscle synergy and time-frequency coherence analysis.BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation · 2026Article
- Effects of different conditioning activities performed after soccer-specific warm-up on post-activation performance enhancement.PloS one · 2026Article
- The impact of whole-body vibration training on adolescent baseball batting performance.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
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- Morning priming exercises for explosive performance: time course effects of two-way ballistic and strength-based protocols.Biology of sport · 2026Article
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- Acute effects of predominantly inertial load-induced post-activation potentiation on upper-body muscle mechanics: implications for racket sports performance.Frontiers in sports and active living · 2026Article
- Comparison of post-activation performance enhancement in the lower limbs of short sprinters based on two velocity loss thresholds.Frontiers in sports and active living · 2026Article
- Post-Activation Potentiation's Impact on Specialized Strike Strength in Elite Male Boxers: An Acute Study.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Can Conditioning Activity with Blood Flow Restriction Impact Neuromuscular Performance and Perceptual Responses to Exercise?Sports (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
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Abstract
This review aimed to determine the ideal combination of post activation potentiation (PAP) strategies for an improved strength performance. After analysing 202 articles, 15 studies met the inclusion criteria. The findings of this review suggest that a potentiation effect exists as long as a minimum intensity and enough rest are provided. Although intensities of 65% 1RM are sufficient to elicit a potentiation effect, higher effects can be achieved with 85 - 90% 1RM intensities. Similarly, we found that experienced athletes will benefit more from a higher volume bout (1-3 sets), as long as 7-8 minutes of rest are allowed to avoid fatigue.
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