Want to take your performance to the next level? Want to become quicker, stronger and more powerful or are a coach looking to take your athletes training to the next level? Well, read on as this article explains how the French Contrast Method may help you to achieve this… In my previous blog post, I spoke about a method of complex training called Post-Activation Potentiation (PAP) Training and how performing a heavy compound exercise (E.g. Half-Squat) followed by ap

To be an athlete at the highest level it is vital to be as powerful as possible. As you progress up the sporting pyramid, the main difference between each level, apart from skill, is the speed of play and athleticism. An athlete needs to be able to produce the most force in the least amount of time whilst remaining at the lightest weight possible so they can gain a physical advantage over their opponents. It is not enough for an athlete to be strong; strength means