Time Duration of Post-Activation Performance Enhancement (PAPE) in Elite Male Sprinters with Different Strength Levels

(1) Purpose: This study aimed to explore the time duration of post-activation performance enhancement (PAPE) in elite male sprinters with different strength levels. (2) Methods: Thirteen elite male sprinters were divided into a strong group (relative strength: 1RM squat normalized by body mass of ≥2...

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Main Authors: Wenxia Guo, Meifu Liang, Junlei Lin, Ruihang Zhou, Ningning Zhao, Felipe J. Aidar, Rafael Oliveira, Georgian Badicu
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author Wenxia Guo
Meifu Liang
Junlei Lin
Ruihang Zhou
Ningning Zhao
Felipe J. Aidar
Rafael Oliveira
Georgian Badicu
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Meifu Liang
Junlei Lin
Ruihang Zhou
Ningning Zhao
Felipe J. Aidar
Rafael Oliveira
Georgian Badicu
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description (1) Purpose: This study aimed to explore the time duration of post-activation performance enhancement (PAPE) in elite male sprinters with different strength levels. (2) Methods: Thirteen elite male sprinters were divided into a strong group (relative strength: 1RM squat normalized by body mass of ≥2.5; <i>n</i> = 6) and a weak group (relative strength of <2.5; <i>n</i> = 7). All sprinters performed one static squat jump (SSJ) at baseline and 15 s, 3 min, 6 min, 9 min, and 12 min following an exercise protocol including three reps of a 90% 1RM back squat. Two force plates were used to determine the vertical jump height, the impulse output, and the power output for all SSJs. (3) Results: Significant improvements in vertical jump height and peak impulse were observed (<i>p</i> < 0.05) at 3, 6, and 9 min, without significant between-group differences. The peak power had a significant increase in 3 min (<i>p</i> < 0.01) and 6 min (<i>p</i> < 0.05), with also no significant difference between-group differences. Moreover, the stronger subjects induced a greater PAPE effect than the weaker counterparts at 3, 6, and 9 min after the intervention. The maximal benefit following the intervention occurred at 6 min and 3 min after the intervention in the stronger and weaker subjects, respectively. (4) Conclusions: The findings indicated that three reps of a 90% 1RM back squat augmented the subsequent explosive movement (SSJ) for 3–9 min in elite male sprinters, especially in stronger sprinters.
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spelling doaj.art-94845e2614254e6dbd892215262bd2bd2023-11-30T21:43:05ZengMDPI AGChildren2227-90672022-12-011015310.3390/children10010053Time Duration of Post-Activation Performance Enhancement (PAPE) in Elite Male Sprinters with Different Strength LevelsWenxia Guo0Meifu Liang1Junlei Lin2Ruihang Zhou3Ningning Zhao4Felipe J. Aidar5Rafael Oliveira6Georgian Badicu7Department of Social Sports, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, ChinaChinese Athletics Association, Beijing 100061, ChinaSchool of Strength and Conditioning, Beijing Sport University, Beijing 100084, ChinaChina Institute of Sport Science, Beijing 100061, ChinaSports Science Institute of Hebei Province, Shijiazhuang 050000, ChinaGraduate Program of Physical Education, Federal University of Sergipe (UFS), São Cristovão 49100-000, BrazilSport Science School of Rio Maior-Polytechnic Institute of Santarem, 2040-413 Rio Maior, PortugalDepartment of Physical Education and Special Motricity, Transilvania University of Brasov, 500068 Brasov, Romania(1) Purpose: This study aimed to explore the time duration of post-activation performance enhancement (PAPE) in elite male sprinters with different strength levels. (2) Methods: Thirteen elite male sprinters were divided into a strong group (relative strength: 1RM squat normalized by body mass of ≥2.5; <i>n</i> = 6) and a weak group (relative strength of <2.5; <i>n</i> = 7). All sprinters performed one static squat jump (SSJ) at baseline and 15 s, 3 min, 6 min, 9 min, and 12 min following an exercise protocol including three reps of a 90% 1RM back squat. Two force plates were used to determine the vertical jump height, the impulse output, and the power output for all SSJs. (3) Results: Significant improvements in vertical jump height and peak impulse were observed (<i>p</i> < 0.05) at 3, 6, and 9 min, without significant between-group differences. The peak power had a significant increase in 3 min (<i>p</i> < 0.01) and 6 min (<i>p</i> < 0.05), with also no significant difference between-group differences. Moreover, the stronger subjects induced a greater PAPE effect than the weaker counterparts at 3, 6, and 9 min after the intervention. The maximal benefit following the intervention occurred at 6 min and 3 min after the intervention in the stronger and weaker subjects, respectively. (4) Conclusions: The findings indicated that three reps of a 90% 1RM back squat augmented the subsequent explosive movement (SSJ) for 3–9 min in elite male sprinters, especially in stronger sprinters.https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/10/1/53strength trainingPAPEpeak powertime courseback squatstatic squat jump
spellingShingle Wenxia Guo
Meifu Liang
Junlei Lin
Ruihang Zhou
Ningning Zhao
Felipe J. Aidar
Rafael Oliveira
Georgian Badicu
Time Duration of Post-Activation Performance Enhancement (PAPE) in Elite Male Sprinters with Different Strength Levels
Children
strength training
PAPE
peak power
time course
back squat
static squat jump
title Time Duration of Post-Activation Performance Enhancement (PAPE) in Elite Male Sprinters with Different Strength Levels
title_full Time Duration of Post-Activation Performance Enhancement (PAPE) in Elite Male Sprinters with Different Strength Levels
title_fullStr Time Duration of Post-Activation Performance Enhancement (PAPE) in Elite Male Sprinters with Different Strength Levels
title_full_unstemmed Time Duration of Post-Activation Performance Enhancement (PAPE) in Elite Male Sprinters with Different Strength Levels
title_short Time Duration of Post-Activation Performance Enhancement (PAPE) in Elite Male Sprinters with Different Strength Levels
title_sort time duration of post activation performance enhancement pape in elite male sprinters with different strength levels
topic strength training
PAPE
peak power
time course
back squat
static squat jump
url https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/10/1/53
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