The application of postactivation potentiation methods to improve sprint speed
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This article examines the application of a variety of modalities to elicit a postactivation potentiation (pap) response in sprinting. We present the existing literature on the acute effects of back squats, power cleans, plyometrics, and sled pulling on sprint distances ranging from 5 to 50 m. We also discuss and provide an example of how coaches can assess the individual effects of pap protocols on their athletes to identify whether a protocol elicits an acute improvement or impairment in performance. Finally, we provide practical recommendations on how coaches can incorporate these methods into a sprint training session.
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| Notations: | strength and speed sports |
| Published in: | Strength and Conditioning Journal |
| Language: | English |
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2017
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| Online Access: | http://doi.org/10.1519/SSC.0000000000000276 |
| Volume: | 39 |
| Issue: | 1 |
| Pages: | 1-9 |
| Document types: | article |
| Level: | advanced |