5 Rugby Off Season Programs
The off-season is your chance to level up your game. But too often, your rugby off season program turns into aimless bro-split… Neglecting the key qualities that actually translate…
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11 Set and Rep Protocols for Rugby
Build unbeatable physicality by using these 11 set and rep schemes for rugby 1: RPE Load Drop Method Week 1: Work up to 5 reps @ RPE 8, then…
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10 Underrated Exercises for Contact Athletes
I’ve been working in Contact Sports for over 13 years. I rarely see these exercises in athletes’ programs, despite the huge benefits. 1: Seated Hamstring Curls (2 down, 1 up-tempo)…
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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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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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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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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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Deloads: The Guide for Athletes (Exact Protocols)
“You can’t a shoot bullet until you’ve reloaded the gun” Deloads aren’t talked about (or studied) much. In fact, the first deload intervention study was published in 2023! For…
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“How do I get stronger for contact sport”
“How do I get stronger for contact sports” Read these 7 essential tips 👇 1. Build the Basics Focus on increasing the strength numbers in key compound movements: Aim…
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How to Start Sprinting (Without Straining a Hammy)
Sprinting is hands down the most powerful hamstring exercise you can do. It…
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Build a Relentless Engine for Contact Sports
Conditioning is a better predictor of performance than strength. Conditioning is the secret…
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