Dynamic post-activation potentiation protocol improves rowing performance in experienced female rowers |
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| Authors: | Idan Harat Nicolas W Clark David Boffey Chad H Herring Erica R Goldstein Michael J Redd |
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| Institution: | 1. Institute of Exercise Physiology and Rehabilitation Science, School of Kinesiology and Physical Therapy, University of Central Florida , Orlando, FL, USA;2. Sports Science Initiative, University of Central Florida Athletics Association , Orlando, FL, USA  https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7196-2528;3. Sports Science Initiative, University of Central Florida Athletics Association , Orlando, FL, USA |
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| Abstract: | ABSTRACT Post-activation potentiation likely acutely improves power-based performance; however, few studies have demonstrated improved endurance performance. Forty collegiate female rowers performed isometric potentiating (ISO), dynamic potentiating (DYN) and control (CON) warm-up protocols on a rowing ergometer, followed by a three-minute all-out test to evaluate their total distance, peak power, mean power, critical power, anaerobic working capacity (W’) and stroke rate. Fifteen-second splits were also analysed. ISO consisted of 5 × 5-second static muscle actions with the ergometer handle rendered immovable with a nylon strap, while DYN consisted of 2 × 10-second all-out rowing bouts, separated by a 2-minute rest interval. The participants were divided into high and low experience groups by median experience level (3.75 years) for statistical analysis. Significant differences (DYN > CON; p < 0.05) were found for distance (+5.6 m), mean power (+5.9 W) and W’ (+1561.6 J) for more experienced rowers (n = 19) and no differences for less experienced rowers (n = 18). Mean power in DYN was significantly greater than CON and ISO in the 15–30, 30–45, 45–60 and 60–75 second intervals independent of experience level. These results suggest that DYN may benefit experienced female rowers and that these strategies might benefit a greater power output over shorter distances regardless of experience. |
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| Keywords: | Potentiation PAP rowing female endurance performance |
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