Physiological Changes and Anaerobic Power Performance in RAST Test following Different Warm-up Procedures of PAP in Male Elite Athletes

The aim of the present study was to compare the effects of three warm-up methods (half squat, sled towing and traditional) on some physiological variables and anaerobic power performance in elite athletes. Subjects were 14 trained male athletes. Athletes performed the three protocols in three different days: 1- traditional warm-up 2- PAP warm-up with one set with 3 repetitions of half SQ 3- sled towing PAP warm-up. After each warm-up protocol, the RAST test was conducted. Following the RAST test, subjects’ blood samples were collected to evaluate lactate. For data statistical analysis, analysis of variance with repeated measures was used (significance level: P<0.05). Results showed that the duration of the RAST test reduced after both PAP warm-up protocols compared with traditional warm-up protocol (P=0.001, P=0.006). The maximal anaerobic power reduced in both PAP warm-up protocols compared with traditional warm-up protocol (P=0.001, P=0.005). Lactate level increased only in the sled towing warm-up compared with traditional warm-up protocol (P=0.007). Results showed that both PAP warm-up protocols (half squat, sled towing) can improve RAST test in athletes.