36 Fitness Sessions for Rugby
36 Fitness sessions to build a relentless engine in Rugby (updated) 1- Repeat Contact Intervals: 4 bag hits or 20sec wrestling -> 20m run and back (chest to ground)…
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Things I’ve Changed My Mind On (Contact Athlete Training)
“If you look at your programs from 5 years ago and don’t do a facepalm, you probably need to reconsider your continuing education approach” Eric Cressey In my pursuit of developing the best coaching…
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Best Speed Exercises for Rugby: Tier List
I ranked the best speed exercises for rugby and American football athletes. S+: S: A: B: C: D: E: F: Exercise order is based on ability to improve on-field…
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Hamstring Exercise Tier List: Contact Athletes
There’s no “best hamstring exercise”. But, lets not get that mixed up. Certain exercises are drastically better than others. My ranking system is based upon 3 Criteria: S+: –…
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Do weightlifting belts make your core weaker?
Do weightlifting belts make your core weaker? In short, no. Belts have been shown to increase intra-abdominal pressure by 25-40% (Lander et al., 1992). With no difference being found…
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Fluff Exercises: Easy Way to Improve Athletes Mobility
The easiest way to improve athletes mobility: Fluff exercises. Your mobility will be 10x if you use them (and the strength of smaller muscles). Here’s how to put them…
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Position Specific Training for Rugby: 4 Tips Per Position
Position specific training for rugby can be overhyped. As a winger, your training won’t look drastically different to centres. The foundations are the foundations. However, we often see these…
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8 Reasons I Love Creatine for Athletes
Creatine for athletes. A supplement worth the hype? I think so. 1: Creatine for Brain Gains? Creatine supplementation reduced concussion related brain damage by 50% in animals (Ricci et…
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5 Proven Rep Schemes for Athletes
Rep schemes for athletes that have helped my athletes achieve lifetime PRs. These are 5 proven on real athletes. 🌊 Strength Waves Athletes that are looking to gain muscle…
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How to Start Sprinting (Without Straining a Hammy)
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Build a Relentless Engine for Contact Sports
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