The Effects of Post-Activation Potentiation Applied With Different Squat Exercises on Jump Performance

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This study investigates how different squat phase durations affect vertical jump performance through post-activation potentiation.
Participants performed back squats at 85% of 1RM with varying eccentric and concentric phase durations.
Four conditions were tested: long eccentric phase, long concentric phase, equal phase durations, and a control condition.
Vertical jump tests were conducted before and after the squat exercises at specified intervals.
Significant increase in vertical jump height was observed 30 seconds, 3 minutes, and 6 minutes post-exercise in the long concentric phase compared to control (p<0.05).
No significant differences were found at 9 minutes post-exercise compared to the control condition.

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Investigates jump performance after different squat exercises in young males, suggesting optimal squat conditions for improvement.

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Müderrisoğlu et al. (2026) studied this question.

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