The Rugby Muscle Podcast

I've Coached Rugby S&C For 15 Years - Here's All You Actually Need

• Rugby Muscle: Gym, Training, Diet and Strength and Conditioning • Season 11 • Episode 1

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After 15 years coaching amateur rugby players, here are my top five priorities to improve performance efficiently.

Balancing club rugby with a full-time job, family, and social commitments can feel overwhelming, but you do not need to live in the gym to make serious progress on the pitch.

In this video, we break down an efficient, science-backed approach to amateur rugby conditioning that maximises your physical performance while protecting your recovery.

Discover how to structure your week using smart rugby strength training, build a robust aerobic engine for those crucial final minutes, and execute proper rugby speed training without burning out.


in this episode:
00:00 Five Training Priorities
01:49 Two Strength Sessions
04:59 Build Aerobic Engine
08:08 Practice Sprinting
11:21 Performance Over Physique
13:51 Play the Long Game
18:51 Wrap Up and Resources


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