Ballistic exercise as a pre-activation stimulus: a review of the literature and practical applications
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Maloney, S., Turner, A. and Fletcher, I. 2014. Ballistic exercise as a pre-activation stimulus: a review of the literature and practical applications. Sports Medicine. 44 (10), pp. 1347-1359. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-014-0214-6
Type | Article |
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Title | Ballistic exercise as a pre-activation stimulus: a review of the literature and practical applications |
Authors | Maloney, S., Turner, A. and Fletcher, I. |
Abstract | Post-activation potentiation (PAP) refers to the acute enhancement of muscular function as a direct result of its contractile history. Protocols designed to elicit PAP have commonly employed heavy resistance exercise (HRE) as the pre-activation stimulus; however, a growing body of research suggests that low-load ballistic exercises (BE) may also provide an effective stimulus. The ability to elicit PAP without the need for heavy equipment would make it easier to utilise prior to competition. It is hypothesised that BE can induce PAP given the high recruitment of type II muscle fibres associated with its performance. |
Research Group | Strength and Conditioning at the London Sport Institute |
Publisher | Springer Verlag |
Journal | Sports Medicine |
ISSN | 0112-1642 |
Electronic | 1179-2035 |
Publication dates | |
01 Oct 2014 | |
Publication process dates | |
Deposited | 22 Apr 2015 |
Output status | Published |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-014-0214-6 |
Web of Science identifier | WOS:000344974200003 |
Language | English |
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