No evidence for PAPE-induced jumping performance enhancement following isometric and treadmill warm-ups in team sport athletes

Artur Terbalyan, The Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education in Katowice, PolandFollow
Adam Maszczyk, Institute of Sport Science, The Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education, Katowice, Poland; Faculty of Physical Culture, Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport, Gdansk, PolandFollow
Robert Krzysztof Roczniok, The Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education in Katowice, PolandFollow

Abstract

Background: This study aimed to determine whether an isometric PAPE‐based warm-up could enhance jumping performance compared to a traditional treadmill jogging warm-up in team sport athletes. The primary focus was on assessing neuromuscular activation and performance indicators such as jump height and force asymmetry. Materials and Methods: Fifty-three athletes from basketball, volleyball, handball, and soccer participated in a controlled, parallel-group experiment. Participants performed either a unilateral isometric warm-up protocol – comprising two sets of four exercises per leg– or a 5‐minute treadmill jogging session, with jump performance assessed via countermovement jump tests on dual force plates. A split-plot ANOVA was employed to analyze key variables including jump height, concentric mean force asymmetry, and the rate of force development. Results: The analysis revealed no significant differences in performance outcomes between the isometric and treadmill warm-up conditions. While a main effect of sex was observed on jump height, neither warm-up modality produced significant improvements in force asymmetry or the rate of force development. Conclusions: Under the tested conditions, the isometric PAPE-based warm-up did not offer a performance advantage over traditional treadmill jogging. Further research is warranted to explore variations in intensity, duration, and protocol design to optimize acute neuromuscular responses.

Erratum

One of the authors asked to withdraw their co-authorship.

Recommended Citation

Terbalyan A, Maszczyk A, Roczniok R. No evidence for PAPE-induced jumping performance enhancement following isometric and treadmill warm-ups in team sport athletes. Balt J Health Phys Act. 2025;17(2):Article7. DOI: 10.29359/BJHPA.17.2.07