My Top 12 Exercises for Rugby Players
Rugby players generally fall into one of two camps when selecting exercises: Camp 1) Thinks the only thing that matters is the squat, bench, and deadlift. Camp 2) Focus’s…
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12 Exercises that should be in a Contact Athletes Strength Programme
The foundations of (most) contact athletes programmes:
Squat
Hinge
Push
Sprint
Carry
Physical Standards for Contact Athletes
You can’t explain world class performances through strength testing numbers. The best are the best because they’re the best at their SPORT. However, don’t let that fool you.
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Farmers Carry Strength Standards for Athletes
Farmers carries are amazing for athletes, particularly contact athletes. But, whats a good strength level?
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How Strong is too Strong?
How strong is too strong? I am a “strength guy” I have seen basic strength training transform sports performance in hundreds of athletes BUT There is a point where…
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Contact Athletes: Is This Missing From Your Training? (+ mini-book)
You’re lacking contact (probably that kind too).
Remember that first hit of the season? That one stings. Here’s 4 things you can do to prepare:
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7 Methods To Make Bodyweight Training Harder
If it doesn’t challenge you, it doesn’t change you. Well trained individuals biggest challenge with bodyweight exercise is how do we make it hard enough to cause positive adaptations…
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The Foot Tripod: how you can immediately improve your squat
Ferrari’s don’t run on flat tires, like athletes don’t run on weak feet. Your foot is your connection to the ground. They’re what we use to transfer the force…
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Optimal Rep Ranges from the USSR: Prilepin’s Table
Prilepin was a USSR weightlifting coach who studied the training habits of the most successful lifters Finding what percentages, sets and reps they used to optimise training Prilepin research…
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How long does it take to lose your gains? Training Residuals (Issurin)
Issurins training residuals is my most referenced table as a coach, it’s invaluable. The scientific definition of training residuals is ‘the retention of changed induced by systematic workloads beyond…
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Structuring Your Week as an Athlete: High-Low Training Method
I can’t believe how many athletes still do body-part splits. You’re an athlete….
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My Top 12 Exercises for Rugby Players
Rugby players generally fall into one of two camps when selecting exercises: Camp…
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Contact Athletes must train their necks.
A thick neck is the new six pack. Here’s 4 reasons why you…
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