The Science of Wellness and Performance: Post-Activation Potentiation and Motor Performance
Update: 2025-01-04
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This research article from Sports Medicine (2005) examines post-activation potentiation (PAP), a phenomenon where prior muscle contractions enhance subsequent performance. The authors explore the underlying physiological mechanisms of PAP, including muscle twitch potentiation and H-reflex changes. They review studies investigating PAP's application to short-term motor performance, specifically focusing on the effectiveness of "complex training" – pairing heavy resistance exercises with explos...
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