POST-ACTIVATION POTENTIATION (PAP) IN SPORTS PERFORMANCE
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Post-Activation Potentiation (PAP), Fatigue, Recovery, Training StrategiesAbstract
The aim of this study is to compile and examine the existing knowledge on Post-Activation Potentiation (PAP). By analyzing the mechanisms of PAP, its effects on performance, and its role in sports applications in detail, the study seeks to contribute to the sports science literature. The relationship of PAP with fatigue, its integration into training protocols, and its impact on individual differences will also be addressed. The study aims to provide a basis for developing strategies to enhance athletic performance.
Research indicates that PAP has effects on performance parameters such as jumping, sprinting, strength, and endurance. The literature suggests that many of these effects vary depending on time. Studies show that the PAP effect is more pronounced in stronger individuals. In particular, plyometric exercises and less deep squat movements have been observed to enhance the PAP effect. This situation provides the necessary conditions for muscle fibers to generate potential more effectively. However, the functional importance and long-term effects of PAP are still not fully understood, and further research is needed in this field.
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