Effect of In-Season Potentiation and Priming on Jump Height in Collegiate D1 American Football Players

Authors

Benjamin Dagostino, University of Hawaii at ManoaFollow
Kody Cooke, University of Hawai'i at MānoaFollow
Paulette Yamada, University of Hawaii at ManoaFollow
Trevor ShortFollow

Abstract

Neuromuscular priming and post-activation potentiation (PAP) are techniques utilized to increase nervous system excitation, muscle force, and rate of force development during subsequent muscle contractions in sport. PAP is a commonly used approach that has the potential to influence neuromuscular status monitoring and flagging, and optimize power training. Specifically, jump height is an important parameter in athletic performance and assessing inter-limb asymmetries. Thus, the purpose of this paper is to report the effects of different PAP strategies on jump height during a competitive D1 American football season. These findings will inform practitioners on optimal PAP strategies and their implications for neuromuscular status monitoring.

Repository Citation

Dagostino, Benjamin; Cooke, Kody; Yamada, Paulette; and Short, Trevor (2025) "Effect of In-Season Potentiation and Priming on Jump Height in Collegiate D1 American Football Players," Topics in Exercise Science and Kinesiology: Vol. 6: Iss. 1, Article 7.
Available at: https://oasis.library.unlv.edu/scholarship_kin/vol6/iss1/7