Rugby Muscle: Gym, Training, Diet and Strength and Conditioning
343 episodes
2 weeks ago
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...
Top Preseason Mistakes Rugby Players Keep Making (And How to Fix Them)
The Rugby Muscle Podcast
15 minutes
4 months ago
Top Preseason Mistakes Rugby Players Keep Making (And How to Fix Them)
In this episode, I break down the biggest preseason mistakes I see players make. I explain what preseason is really for, how to avoid injury, and how to actually get fit for rugby. I also cover sprint prep, balancing strength and conditioning, and why trying to lose weight now is a bad move. In this episode: 00:00 Intro 00:58 What Preseason Is For 02:26 Common Mistakes 04:33 Rugby Skills 06:46 Real Rugby Fitness 12:15 Strength vs. Conditioning 13:40 The Weight Loss Trap 15:46 Wrap-Up ...
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...
