Application of methods of inducing prostactivation potentiation during the preparation of rugby players

Document Type

Journal Article

Publisher

Lippincott Williams and Wilkins

Place of Publication

United States

Faculty

Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science

School

School of Medical and Health Sciences

RAS ID

20442

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Seitz, L. B., & Haff, G. G. (2015). Application of methods of inducing postactivation potentiation during preparation of rugby players. Strength and conditioning journal, 37(1), 40-49. doi:10.1519/SCC.0000000000000116. Available here

Abstract

This article examines the applicability of Postactivation Potentiation (PAP) for the specific development of performance capacities in rugby players. We illustrate how a potentiating stimulus can induce a PAP response in vertical jump, sprint, and upper-body performance. We provide insights regarding the optimal structure of a Strength-Power Potentiating Complex (SPPCP), specifically exploring the intensity of the potentiating stimulus and the optimal recovery duration between the potentiating stimulus and the subsequent performance. Moreover, we discuss how the potentiating stimulus type and player's strength level impact the effectiveness of the SPPC. Finally we offer examples of specific SPCCs for rugby.

DOI

10.1519/SSC.0000000000000116

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