Tag: complex training

  • Post-Activation Potentiation: How Long Until Power Peaks?

    Post-Activation Potentiation: How Long Until Power Peaks?

    Post-activation potentiation, or PAP, is meant to boost power output after a heavy lift. Most coaches use a fixed rest period for every athlete. Research shows the ideal window changes with training status and load. This article covers the fatigue-potentiation balance, the research-backed rest window, and how to adjust it per athlete.