Post activation potentiation in propulsive force after specific swimming strength training

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Post-activation potentiation (PAP) is an increase in strength that occurs immediately after performing a conditioning activity. We tested the athletes before and after a series of in-water strength exercises and found no changes in the analyzed parameters. However, stronger athletes tend to exhibit the occurrence of PAP. READ!

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