Rugby Muscle: Gym, Training, Diet and Strength and Conditioning
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In this episode, I break down one of the biggest problems I see in rugby strength training players who lift hard in the gym but don’t actually get stronger where it matters: on the field. After 15+ years coaching rugby athletes, I’ve seen it over and over again, guys following bodybuilding or powerlifting programs that don’t translate to real rugby performance. So today, I explain two proven approaches I use with my athletes. In this episode: 00:00 Intro 01:49 Common Mistakes in Rugb...
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In this episode, I break down one of the biggest problems I see in rugby strength training players who lift hard in the gym but don’t actually get stronger where it matters: on the field. After 15+ years coaching rugby athletes, I’ve seen it over and over again, guys following bodybuilding or powerlifting programs that don’t translate to real rugby performance. So today, I explain two proven approaches I use with my athletes. In this episode: 00:00 Intro 01:49 Common Mistakes in Rugb...
In this episode, I break down 5 rugby conditioning myths that are killing your progress. From overusing team sessions to misusing the Bronco test, I explain why most players train hard but still gas out. I’ll also share what actually works — like smart zone 2 work, high-output sprints, and individualized plans. If you want to stop wasting time and get rugby-fit for real, this is the one to listen to. 00:00 Introduction and Overview 01:31 Myth 1 04:22 Myth 2 08:08 Myth 3 11:02 Myth 4 13:40 M...
The Rugby Muscle Podcast
In this episode, I break down one of the biggest problems I see in rugby strength training players who lift hard in the gym but don’t actually get stronger where it matters: on the field. After 15+ years coaching rugby athletes, I’ve seen it over and over again, guys following bodybuilding or powerlifting programs that don’t translate to real rugby performance. So today, I explain two proven approaches I use with my athletes. In this episode: 00:00 Intro 01:49 Common Mistakes in Rugb...
