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What is the definition of Post Activation Potentiation?

Post-activation potentiation (PAP):  A phenomenon in which a muscle’s force is acutely increased due to its contractile history (1). For example, an individual may attempt to improve vertical jump height (

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Post Activation Potentiation

Related Terms

  • Muscle Activation
  • Muscle Fatigue
  • Muscle Hypertrophy
  • Power training
  • Inter-set rest periods
  • Repetition
  • Load
  • Volume

Synonyms

  • Post-Activation Enhancement
  • Post-Tetanic Potentiation
  • Potentiate
  • Potentiation
  • Complex Training
  • Complex Sets

Related Courses

  • Power (High-velocity) Training: Introduction
  • Acute Variables: Rest Between Sets
  • Acute Variables: Sets Per Muscle Group

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