Delayed potentiation effect after high-load resistance priming: Effects of rest-redistribution set structures on athletic performance

Both the RR and TS protocols induced DPE at the Post-6h mark. The RR protocol improved CMJ, sprint, and agility performance, while the TS protocol only enhanced sprint and agility metrics. In comparative terms, RR demonstrated a significantly greater DPE than TS across CMJ, sprint, and agility metrics. At the Post-24h mark, DPE diminished for most measures (with the exception of Y-balance), with RR maintaining CMJ and sprint performance levels close to baseline and demonstrating a significantly enhanced agility performance compared to baseline. Furthermore, RR outperformed TS in CMJ performance. The RP protocol also produced DPE in COD and Y-balance performance, with Y-balance achieving its highest recorded value at Post-24h. Although RR exhibited stronger overall efficacy, its effects were specific to certain performance parameters, indicating a need for further validation.