Comparison of Bench Press, Ballistic Bench Press Throw, Military Press, and Ballistic Military Press Throw on the Post-activation Performance Enhancement of the Upper Limbs Power Output - A project proposal
Abstract
Post-activation Performance Enhancement (PAPE) is a popular technique to increase performance across sports where explosive and maximal strength plays a significant role. The most common exercises for the upper body PAPE are performed in 90° of shoulder flexion, such as variations of bench press. In multiple disciplines, greater shoulder joint flexion is needed during explosive and maximal strength tasks, such as gymnastics. Although exercises with the appropriate shoulder flexion performed in a power-explosive manner exist, their PAPE efficacy is unknown.
The proposed research aims to compare the effect of previously used PAPE exercises and candidate PAPE exercises on upper body power output. In this experimental crossover study, a sample of athletes will attend five sessions, one base and four experimental. During each experimental session, they will perform push-up jumps on a force plate after PAPE exercise
(regular bench press, ballistic bench press throw, regular seated military press, ballistic seated military press throw; randomized order). Differences between performances will be analyzed using a Mixed effects model and tests of equivalence.