Contact Athletes must train their necks.
A thick neck is the new six pack. Here’s 4 reasons why you should train your neck: 1. Reduce Neck Pain Neck pain is one of the most common…
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Is your training making you worse? (iatrogenics in sport)
Your training could be making you worse at your sport. Here are 8 iatrogenics to avoid in your training. *Iatrogenic = harm done by the healer. **Healer means anyone…
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5 Mistakes we see in Contact Athletes Programmes
We’ve trained hundreds of contact athletes in the last couple of years. Here’s the five most common mistakes we see in their programmes. Mistake #1: Focusing on performance over…
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How quickly can I gain muscle as a Contact Athlete?
“How quickly can I gain muscle?” is a question we get from a lot of athletes. Our answer is different to the average gym bros…
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In-season Training Programmes for Rugby (4 templates)
Most players completely cock up their in-season training programme for rugby. Either completely overdoing volume, and underperforming on game-days. Or neglecting the physical side of training and regressing in-terms…
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3 Standards to Reduce Injury Risk as a Contact Athlete
Our number 1 goal with contact athletes? Don’t get them injured. Strength standards for contact athletes are usually reserved for the squat/bench/chin/deadlift numbers. However, the number 1 goal with…
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CREATINE FOR BRAIN GAINS?
Creatine supplementation may reduce the severity of concussions, enhance recovery, and have other cognitive benefits.
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Post-Workout Recovery: The Pros and Cons
Are you optimizing for… Performancei.e. you’re mid-way through a tournament, doing everything you can do to remove soreness before the next event OR Adaptationi.e. you’re at the start of…
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Why Athletes Get Sick More (and what to do about it)
Athletes can have a higher incidence of sickness than the general population. Here’s what to do about it:
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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
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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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