10 Ways to Protect Brain Health in Contact Sports
The scariest thing about contact and combat sports is the risk of brain injuries Thankfully, research supports actionable steps to help protect and support brain recovery. Here are 10…
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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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9 Harsh Truths for Athletes
If you’re a contact athlete between 18-25 realise these 9 harsh truths before it’s too late… #1 If you’re not getting stronger, stop blaming the program. Start training harder…
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30 Loaded Carry Exercises Every Contact Athlete Must Try
There are no magic exercises for contact athletes. But, my god, loaded carries are close. Here’s a list of my 30 favourite variations: How to Program Loaded Carries Distance,…
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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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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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