英文摘要 |
Heavy resistance exercise had applied as a pre-loading activity to elicit post-activation potentiation (PAP). Recent studies indicated that one of the methods of eliciting PAP is plyometrics which utilize the stretch shortening cycle to elicit elastic potential energy, increase recruitment of type II muscle fibers and enhance force output subsequently. There are two categories of plyometrics, upper body and lower body. Upper body plyometrics include medicine ball toss and push up. Lower body plyometrics include bounds and hops. The plyometrics produce the same PAP effect with heavy resistance exercise not only accumulate less fatigue but elicit PAP after shorter recovery time. It is a convenient way as a pre-game warm up exercise. Previous research had determined PAP is affected by recovery time, type of pre-activity, training intensity and volume, and individual differences. Therefore, this brief review discussed the effects of eliciting PAP by plyometrics of upper and lower limbs on sports performance. We discussed the issue from the points of ''type of pre-activity'', ''training intensity and volume'' and ''requirement of athletes and recovery time''. According to previous literatures, conducting upper body plyometrics with ability of 1-RM bench press above 1.02 body mass can elicit PAP. Conducting the ballistic bench press throw with 3 sets, 3 reps of 30% 1-RM or plyometric push-ups with totally 10-15 reps, subsequently rest for 4-12 minutes can increase the horizontal push power of upper limbs. Conducting lower body plyometrics with at least 1 year training experience can elicit PAP. Performing drop jump (from 20-75 cm height), bounding and mini hurdle run with 2-3 sets of 5-10 reps, subsequently rest for 4-15 minutes can enhance sprint performance. Moreover, bounding with a weighted vest plus 10% body mass is more effective. Conducting drop jumps for 1-2 sets of 5 reps, countermovement jumps for 3 sets of 5 reps and hops with totally 10 reps, rest for 1-15 minutes is beneficial to jumping performance. And performing vertical or horizontal single leg drop jumps with 3 sets of 5 reps and rest for 8 minutes can enhance jumping or shuttle run performance, respectively. The coaches and athletes can choose a suitable plyometrics based on their specific performance to apply to their warm up exercise and enhance performance. |