The Rugby Muscle Podcast
The Rugby Muscle Podcast – Gym, Training, Diet and Strength and Conditioning. The podcast for rugby players of all ages and abilities that will help you lose fat, add muscle, strength and power and perform better on the pitch than ever before, with expert guests and unique stories from around the world, the Rugby Muscle Podcast cuts the crap to give you a simple no BS approach to your nutrition and training.
The Rugby Muscle Podcast
What Rugby-Specific Training Really Means (And Why You’re Doing It Wrong)
In this episode, I break down what rugby-specific training actually looks like. Most players think it’s all about doing drills that “look like rugby,” but that’s not it. I go through the 5 key areas—strength, power, speed, aerobic capacity, and movement—and show you how to apply them properly to your training. I also explain how general work still plays a role and why timing and structure are everything.
In this episode:
00:00 Intro
01:24 What Specificity Really Means
02:29 Common Mistakes
04:13 The 5 Pillars of Rugby S&C
06:30 Why General Work Still Matters
07:53 Timing & Training Context
09:38 Making It Work for You
11:01 Final Thoughts
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