Does Post-Activation Performance Enhancement (PAPE) occur with strength exercises on unstable surfaces? Effects on jump and sprint performance in a randomized crossover trial

Introduction: The effect of Post-Activation Performance Enhancement (PAPE) has been investigated using various strength exercises and training equipment. Objective: This study aimed to assess the effect of dynamic strength exercises on unstable platforms on jump ability and linear speed in jumpin...

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Main Authors: Juan Sebastián Cardona Gómez, Andrés Rojas Jaramillo
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Published: FEADEF 2025-03-01
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description Introduction: The effect of Post-Activation Performance Enhancement (PAPE) has been investigated using various strength exercises and training equipment. Objective: This study aimed to assess the effect of dynamic strength exercises on unstable platforms on jump ability and linear speed in jumping athletes and university sprinters. Methodology: A randomized controlled crossover design was implemented with fifteen athletes from the University of Antioquia. All participants had at least six weeks of training experience, though variability in training years was considered a potential factor influencing results. The study lasted three weeks, with two randomized interventions. Participants initially completed three familiarization of strength exercises on unstable platforms. Pre-tests measuring 20-meter sprint and countermovement jump were then conducted. Two groups were formed: Group A performed a standard warm-up, while Group B completed three sets of eight repetitions of strength exercises on Bosu with two minutes of recovery. Post-tests were administered at 0, 5, 9, and 12 minutes after intervention. Following a seven-day washout period, groups switched protocols, and tests were repeated. A blinded statistical analyst used repeated measures ANOVA and post-hoc Tukey tests for comparisons, with graphical analysis conducted in R Studio. Results: Both protocols significantly improved countermovement jump and sprint performance (p < 0.001). However, the experimental group exhibited immediate sprint potentiation, whereas the control group experienced it at minute 9 (p < 0.001). Conclusions: Strength warm-ups on unstable platforms produce similar Post-Activation Performance Enhancement effects to stable dynamic warm-ups on neuromuscular variables such as countermovement jump and sprint.
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spelling doaj-art-a1d60491c1ff494eb57ddb26fac66e0f2025-08-20T01:50:00ZengFEADEFRetos: Nuevas Tendencias en Educación Física, Deportes y Recreación1579-17261988-20412025-03-016710.47197/retos.v67.110599Does Post-Activation Performance Enhancement (PAPE) occur with strength exercises on unstable surfaces? Effects on jump and sprint performance in a randomized crossover trialJuan Sebastián Cardona GómezAndrés Rojas Jaramillo Introduction: The effect of Post-Activation Performance Enhancement (PAPE) has been investigated using various strength exercises and training equipment. Objective: This study aimed to assess the effect of dynamic strength exercises on unstable platforms on jump ability and linear speed in jumping athletes and university sprinters. Methodology: A randomized controlled crossover design was implemented with fifteen athletes from the University of Antioquia. All participants had at least six weeks of training experience, though variability in training years was considered a potential factor influencing results. The study lasted three weeks, with two randomized interventions. Participants initially completed three familiarization of strength exercises on unstable platforms. Pre-tests measuring 20-meter sprint and countermovement jump were then conducted. Two groups were formed: Group A performed a standard warm-up, while Group B completed three sets of eight repetitions of strength exercises on Bosu with two minutes of recovery. Post-tests were administered at 0, 5, 9, and 12 minutes after intervention. Following a seven-day washout period, groups switched protocols, and tests were repeated. A blinded statistical analyst used repeated measures ANOVA and post-hoc Tukey tests for comparisons, with graphical analysis conducted in R Studio. Results: Both protocols significantly improved countermovement jump and sprint performance (p < 0.001). However, the experimental group exhibited immediate sprint potentiation, whereas the control group experienced it at minute 9 (p < 0.001). Conclusions: Strength warm-ups on unstable platforms produce similar Post-Activation Performance Enhancement effects to stable dynamic warm-ups on neuromuscular variables such as countermovement jump and sprint. https://185.79.129.203/index.php/retos/article/view/110599Performance EnhancementWarm-upresistance trainingUnstable strength trainingAthletes
spellingShingle Juan Sebastián Cardona Gómez
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Does Post-Activation Performance Enhancement (PAPE) occur with strength exercises on unstable surfaces? Effects on jump and sprint performance in a randomized crossover trial
Retos: Nuevas Tendencias en Educación Física, Deportes y Recreación
Performance Enhancement
Warm-up
resistance training
Unstable strength training
Athletes
title Does Post-Activation Performance Enhancement (PAPE) occur with strength exercises on unstable surfaces? Effects on jump and sprint performance in a randomized crossover trial
title_full Does Post-Activation Performance Enhancement (PAPE) occur with strength exercises on unstable surfaces? Effects on jump and sprint performance in a randomized crossover trial
title_fullStr Does Post-Activation Performance Enhancement (PAPE) occur with strength exercises on unstable surfaces? Effects on jump and sprint performance in a randomized crossover trial
title_full_unstemmed Does Post-Activation Performance Enhancement (PAPE) occur with strength exercises on unstable surfaces? Effects on jump and sprint performance in a randomized crossover trial
title_short Does Post-Activation Performance Enhancement (PAPE) occur with strength exercises on unstable surfaces? Effects on jump and sprint performance in a randomized crossover trial
title_sort does post activation performance enhancement pape occur with strength exercises on unstable surfaces effects on jump and sprint performance in a randomized crossover trial
topic Performance Enhancement
Warm-up
resistance training
Unstable strength training
Athletes
url https://185.79.129.203/index.php/retos/article/view/110599
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