Post-Activation Potentiation - P.A.P.

Another new concept that has been introduced in P90x2 is Post-Activation Potentiation, or P.A.P. P.A.P. is a revolutionary athletic training method pioneered by Dr. Marcus Elliott at P3 (Peak Performance Project). P3 is an elite training facility for elite college athletes, professional athletes, and Olympians.

But, what is P.A.P.? It's a method of "complex training" comprised of combining strength movements, with similar plyometric movements. Basically, first you do a heavy-load resistance exercise. When you follow that up, immediately, with an explosive move utilizing the same muscles groups in a similar movement pattern, you can do more. The more you can do, the more gains you will make in your strength and overall fitness. Sounds easy, right?
Unfortunately, it's not easy and that's the idea. To be able to perform P.A.P. complexes, you need to be fit. That is why it comes at the end of P90x2. You have to be able to give your absolute all through the entire complex to get the benefits out of the complex. Then, you need to do the complex again. Then, you need to do it again. Then, when you body is begging for mercy, you switch it to an opposing muscle group and start the process all over.

Post-Activation Potentiation is the key to the Performance phase of P90x2 because it gets results. It's using scientifically backed training methods employed by top-level athletes and bringing it to the masses. Check out the video below of Jeremy Evans, the winner of the 2012 NBA All-Star Slam Dunk contest, and P3 trainee, to get a feeling of what P.A.P. is all about and what it can do.
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