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Duncan N. French
Researcher at Northumbria University
Publications - 75
Citations - 5247
Duncan N. French is an academic researcher from Northumbria University. The author has contributed to research in topics: Strength training & Isometric exercise. The author has an hindex of 36, co-authored 73 publications receiving 4818 citations. Previous affiliations of Duncan N. French include University of Connecticut & English Institute of Sport.
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Optimizing performance by improving core stability and core strength
TL;DR: A clearer understanding of the roles that specific muscles have during core stability and core strength exercises would enable more functional training programmes to be implemented, which may result in a more effective transfer of these skills to actual sporting activities.
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The Effect of Two Plyometric Training Techniques on Muscular Power and Agility in Youth Soccer Players
TL;DR: The study concludes that both DJ and CMJ plyometrics are worthwhile training activities for improving power and agility in youth soccer players.
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Resistance training for health and performance.
TL;DR: Proper program design, ie, that which uses progressive overload, variation, and specificity, is essential to maximize the benefits associated with resistance training.
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Differential effects of strength training leading to failure versus not to failure on hormonal responses, strength, and muscle power gains
Mikel Izquierdo,Javier Ibañez,Juan José González-Badillo,Keijo Häkkinen,Nicholas A. Ratamess,William J. Kraemer,Duncan N. French,Jesus Eslava,Aritz Altadill,Xabier Asiain,Esteban M. Gorostiaga +10 more
TL;DR: This investigation demonstrated a potential beneficial stimulus of NRF for improving strength and power, especially during the subsequent peaking training period, whereas performing sets to failure resulted in greater gains in local muscular endurance.
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Diminutions of acceleration and deceleration output during professional football match play
TL;DR: Time-dependent reductions in distances covered suggest that acceleration and deceleration capability are acutely compromised during match play and may be supported by the findings that HACC and HDEC performance following PEAK was approximately 10% lower than mean values.