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...
What Rugby-Specific Training Really Means (And Why You’re Doing It Wrong)
The Rugby Muscle Podcast
12 minutes
3 months ago
What Rugby-Specific Training Really Means (And Why You’re Doing It Wrong)
In this episode, I break down what rugby-specific training actually looks like. Most players think it’s all about doing drills that “look like rugby,” but that’s not it. I go through the 5 key areas—strength, power, speed, aerobic capacity, and movement—and show you how to apply them properly to your training. I also explain how general work still plays a role and why timing and structure are everything. In this episode: 00:00 Intro 01:24 What Specificity Really Means 02:29 Common Mistake...
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...
