The Rugby Muscle Podcast
Episodes
Simulating the Rugby World Cup 10 Million Times... Who Wins? My Reaction
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
So the guys at STATS Perform have used data from Opta and ran this crazy rugby world cup simultion. Showing Ireland being ever-so-slight favourites ah...
Why I NEVER Program Sprint Intervals or HIIT for my Rugby Athletes
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sprint intervals like coat hangers, broncos and many other variations of HIIT workouts are common place in Rugby conditioning. But I believe they shou...
Rugby World Cup S&C - My Reaction
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Looking at what some of the top teams are doing, what I like about it, what I might disagree with and what you can take out of it as an amateur player...
How is every Team Preparing For the World Cup?! Analysis
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lets have a look at what teams' preparation for this world cup has looked like. How long have they been together? What games are they using to ge...
AUGUST Q&A 🎯🔥 - New tackle laws/Overtraining/Bronco test/Progression Scheme & more!
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
05:33 Progression scheme for strength training14:02 Eating an estimated maintenance calories as the season begins or a slight surplus for best perform...
The BIG Conditioning Mistakes Amateur Rugby Players are Making
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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The Rugby World Cup Contenders - What can each team expect going in?
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After getting in trouble with a lot of fans last week, I thought that a better way to preview the World Cup contenders was to arrange the countries in...
5 "Facts" About Pro Rugby Players that You Must Understand
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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Who’s going to win it? My Full Rugby World Cup prediction break down
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this Rugby Muscle Podcast, I predict exactly how I think the pool stages, the knockouts and the winners of the Rugby World Cup 2023 will shape up.G...
A Discussion on what is needed to progress in your rugby S&C w/ Alex Miller
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Rugby Muscle Podcast, OG Alex Miller of Kabuki Strength joins to chat about World Cup predictions, what it takes to get stronge...
JULY Q&A 🎯🔥 | Energy Replenishment, How to Improve Recovery, Speed Session AND MORE!
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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How Many Days a Week Should You Lift For Rugby - Best Training Split
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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The Most Under-Rated Gym Exercises for Rugby Performance
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
5 UNCONVENTIONAL EXERCISES I Love Using With RUGBY ATHLETES14-Day Launchpad Rugby Strength & Conditioning ExperienceYouTubeFacebook GroupInstagram...
The Most Over-rated Gym Exercises for Rugby Players
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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How/Why Rugby Players Should Train the NECK
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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Amateur Rugby Off-Season - What To Do
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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Q&A - Off-Season Focus, Focus for NEW Players, Gaining Weight and More
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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The Most UNDERRATED Rugby Fitness Session You Can Do (and Why)
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode of The Rugby Muscle Podcast, we're going to be discussing one of the most underrated sessions you can do for your rugby f...
Why You Don't Need More Ideas for Your Rugby Strength and Fitness
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you're having trouble playing at your best, it might be because you're not using all of your potential. In this rugby muscle podcast, we&...
Training the Hand-Off/Fend, Tabata Sets, "Clean" vs "Dirty" Calories, Shoulder Paind and more April Q&A
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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Answering your Training and Diet Questions March Rugby Muscle Live Q&A
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: 03:48 Robustness circuits and when to perform them, how to perform them, which exercises have to incorporate in this kind of circui...
How To Improve Rugby Fitness (it’s not obvious!)
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn How To Properly Approach Rugby Fitness in this Episode of the Rugby Muscle Podcast!Join Our Free FB Group ➔Work With Us ➔Apple Podcast ➔Sp...
Under-rated Areas of Training & Why You MUST Simplify Your Training w/ Alex Miller (RE-UPLOAD)
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was re-upload to solve the audio problems.Join Our Free FB Group ➔ Work With Us ➔ Apple Podcast ➔ Spotify Podcast ➔ Instagram ➔...
Ask better questions / 20-30 reps to build muscle - Rugby Muscle February Q&A!
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
01:46 Slip Stance Single Arm Dumbbells03:01 What Does the Training Process Mean?07:20 1on1 Coaching 11:35 Calandra's Barometer 12:53 How To Ask...
4 Lessons from What I Did as a 15 Year Old Kid Just Wanting to be Better at Rugby
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
00:44 Intro 05:02 There's A Lot More Like Going on With Rugby 06:13 Life Changing 07:38 The Power of The Routine 09:00 Not Worrying About Res...
Waist Height Tackling: 6 Nations Predictions & More!
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s talk re-introduce the podcast, the new RFU tackle laws that will (might) come into existence next season and preview the upcoming Guinness 6 N...
Do You Want To Finally Get Shape For Rugby?! START HERE
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
00:00 - Intro 02:50 - Identity11:14 - System 17:59 - Going Easy APPLY FOR COACHING HERETHE Rugby Conditioning GuideThe Rugby Physical Preparation ...
Hypertrophy = Slow & Heavy? Fitness at Rugby Training, Full Body Training & more
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Podcast is BACK - and we kick off 2023 with a LIVE Q&A 📈 SOCIAL STUFF: Join Our Free FB Group ➔ https://facebook.com/groups/rugbymuscle W...
The Biggest Road Block to Significant Muscle Gain
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this video, I'm going to share with you the biggest road block to significant muscle gain – and how to overcome it. If you're strugglin...
5 UNCONVENTIONAL EXERCISES I Love Using With RUGBY ATHLETES
12 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today I address some of my favorite "unconventional"... maybe even... "rugby-specific" exercises that I like to program for athlet...
What I’ve learned coaching massive fat loss transformations
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
00:00 Intro2:51 Nutrition is Everything6:47 Simplicity is KEY9:16 Consistency13:59 Planned Pauses17:15 Bulking23:02 Conditioning v Fat loss26:45 Perfo...
What I’ve learned from pre-seasons at each level of rugby
19 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this show:00:00 Into2:19 Conditioning 8:10 Strength Work11:54 Skills 16:19 Game Time21:03 Dogma Still Exists24:36 The Higher Leve...
Body Recomp, Jump Rope, Bro Split Rant and More - Rugby Muscle Podcast July Q&A
15 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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Why Most Players Get Their Pre-Season Totally Wrong
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this show:00:00 Intro 2:17 Visualization 3:37 Pre-Season7:19 Why is this 12:27 How this looks 14:1 Improvement 16:38 What makes a player bett...
Learning From Athletics, Rugby in Tier 2 Nations w/ Aristide Guerriero
06 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We’d love a 5 star review, or a comment on YouTube - those things help out massively!Links for Ari:https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Aristide-Gue...
How To Get Faster For Rugby (Should You Use Sleds etc?)
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re going to talk about the unnecessarily complicated realm of speed for rugby, why you all need it and why you might be getting it totally ...
Elite Athletes - Can You Be One? What Can You Learn?
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Rugby Muscle Podcast has the Pod’s favorite recurring guest and former cohost Alex come back as we explore a discussion on the Elite athle...
Why You Should NOT Train Like a Bodybuilder or Powerlifter (even to get bigger and stronger)
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As an athlete who wants to get bigger and stronger, it’s natural to look to bodybuilders and powerlifters… the thing is - you probably shouldn’t...
S&C For Rugby Explained? A Revised Rugby Physical Preparation Pyramid
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Here is the new revised Rugby Physical Preparation Pyramid… exactly what you need to train for rugby performance!In this video I go into where I was...
Yoga, Cardio For Props, Training Whilst Traveling and Bulking/Speed Tips - Rugby Muscle Q&A
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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Strength Standards for Rugby Players - How Strong Do You Need To Be?!
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How much should you squat? or bench? Or Pull Up? or push press?Let's look at how STRONG rugby players should be...More on Rugby Muscle YouTubeIns...
Jump, Throw, Lift - Simple Training for Rugby Athletes Old and Young w/ Matt Vickery
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Rugby Muscle Podcast see’s Tj joined by the incredibly knowledgable Matt Vickery @jump.throw.lift - the guys discuss all the different thi...
Top 5 Gym Movements For Rugby Players - What Should You Do In The Gym? Rugby Muscle Podcast
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
7 Sins of Rugby Strength and Conditioninghttps://academy.rugby-muscle.com/7-sins-of-rugby-s-cINTERESTED IN COACHING (MUST JOIN THIS WEEK)Team Rugby Mu...
Flexibility and Strength in the Gym for Rugby Players w/ Coach FMT
27 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Italy rugby rising with u20 and 6n success - are you seeing it?Your approach to S&C with the Bears (I notice a lot of heavy barbell lifting)What i...
Options to deal with bad coaches, scrum strength, developing explosive lower body power, training when sick - Rugby Muscle Q&A
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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Breaking Down Rugby S&C with Keir aka Rugby Strength Coach
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m joined by Keir Wenham Flatt of Rugby Strength Coach and Strength Coach Network.We discuss his current working life and how he got there be...
Questions to Shape Your Approach to Rugby as You Age
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re building on last weeks video about keeping playing rugby as you get older. Ideas on how to progress, avoid injuries and keep on going!Mo...
Barbell-Only Training? When To Train After a Game? Carb Loading? Power Work? and more Q&A
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Questions:- How to recover from a very demanding rugby game and when to start training rugby or gym?- Can you improve your rugby just doing full clean...
Dan Cottrell - How Rugby is Changing and What YOU Can Do About It
30 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this Podcast I’m joined by Dan Cottrell of Rugby Coach Weekly, a fantastic thinker about all things rugby.We go off on the deep end in this one a...
How To Play and ENJOY Rugby As You Get Older
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This video discusses the approach you must take to keep playing rugby as you age.Whether you want to continue playing at your best, come back to the g...
Mental Toughness And How To Win w/ Dr Jake Reed
18 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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3 Reasons You're Not Making Progress in the Gym
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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Classic Rugby S&C Mistake w/ Rugby Renegade
11 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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Crossfit and Rugby - Problems and Solutions
03 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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Powerlifting & Olympic Lifting for Rugby, Bulking Problems, Fitness - Rugby Muscle Podcast Feb Q&A
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Academy Rugby Muscle for all your needs!Questions:1. How to bulk up without getting too fat and slow?2. I'm currently doing a powerlifitng progra...
Why Rugby Players DONT Need to do 8-12 Reps to Gain Muscle (Hypertrophy Rep Range)
09 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The question cam through:"I am a rugby player obviously and I practice in phases . So right now I am in Phase one which is hypertrophy. And somet...
What You Should Do in the Gym BEFORE a Rugby Match
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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Top 3 Areas of Focus For Rugby Strength and Fitness Training
21 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today's video we discuss the top 3 things that you should be focussing on when you're in the gym to try and improve your rugby gameMore ...
How To Deal With Injuries - Rugby Muscle
30 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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Position Specific Rugby Training In the Gym - Why/When/How - Rugby Muscle Podcast
24 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tips for those asking about how to train for their position in rugby, if you actually want to get BETTER rather than just do stuff, then this is what ...
The Most Overlooked part of Rugby Strength & Conditioning
22 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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Why Should Rugby Players Build Muscle? (& It's Drawbacks) - Rugby Muscle Podcast
09 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hypertrophy training is seen as the be all and end all of a lot of folks' training, but why do rugby players benefit from gaining muscle?There&ap...
Fitness (and Strength) Testing for Rugby is a WASTE OF TIME - Here's Why
07 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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How to Keep Calm in Your Rugby Matches (play better and enjoy) - Rugby Muscle Podcast
01 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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Different Macros For Rugby Players
05 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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High-Performance Mindset for Growth, Gains and Toughness w/ Coach C - Rugby Muscle Podcast
08 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today's podcast is a bit of a team therapy session for everyone involved with Rugby Muscle as we discuss the Ego, Perception, Reality, Truth, Ide...
Reaching High-Level Performance, Public Health, Meditation & More w/ Medical Doctor Yusef Smith
01 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Podcast with Doctor Yusef Smith5:33 One the main reasons I've got you on the the pod is that you seem to have accomplished a fair bit, in a who...
Ego with Training & Results w/ John Clark - From Rugby to Strongman to World Record Endurance w/ John Clark - From Rugby to Strongman to World Record Endurance Athlete
24 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
John Clark joins the Rugby Muscle Podcast today to discuss his journey that has taken him from serious rugby player to UK's Strongest Man to Iron...
Rugby S&C in France, Boxing and the Importance of Basics - Rugby Muscle Podcast w/ Jack Westley
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Big Booty Mix (w/ Download link)3:05 Tell me your story of how you ended up in France doing s&c8:42 Background in boxing 12:29 personal traini...
What Can Rugby Players Learn From Powerlifters? - Rugby Muscle Podcast
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today's podcast TJ and Alex discuss things that rugby players can learn from their powerlifting counterparts, not just with their strength and...
Sports Nutrition for Rugby w/ Marie Spano RD - protein, carb cycling, habits and more
13 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
8:30 How have you been handling the Pandemic with your athletes - any big changes?10:07 What are some dietary considerations athletes need to make as ...
Rugby Conditioning - Rethinking Anaerobic vs Aerobic work w/ Sean Seale from Upside Strength
06 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today Sean Seale comes on the Podcast to reframe your thinking behind energy systems, and training - a fantastic, insightful episode. Enjoy!08.36 Wher...
Coaches Catch Up - Rugby vs Powerlifting vs Crossfit, Training Mindset w/ Alex from Kabuki Strength
29 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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Keir Wenham-Flatt aka the “Rugby Strength Coach” - Where Strength & Conditioning is Wrong
22 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we have Keir Wenham-Flatt, a huge influence on me as a coach. He is well known for challenging the system, so much so that he’s out creating h...
Running Ultramarathons & Deadlifting over 300kgs - How BOTH benefit you w/ Alex Viada
15 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Alex Viada is THE man, this episode was a fantastic insight into building the strength and engine of legend, but also, just on being better and happy....
🍻 You CAN Drink Booze, and STILL Make Progress - Rugby Muscle Academy Preview
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week's video is from the Rugby Muscle Academy, guiding you through the question of alcohol and progress. Does beer really ruin your gains? s...
Steroids & PEDs in Sports - An open discussion w/ Broderick Chavez - Rugby Muscle Podcast
08 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We've got something a little different here.Sports performance expert, biologist, chemist, Evil Genius and consultant to IFBB pros, olympians and...
The Rugby Strength and Conditioning Pyramid - A Re-Introduction & Important Points
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are revisiting the Rugby Strength and Conditioning Pyramid.Discussing why this was created, who it will help and how it solves for ALLL the c...
What is Team Rugby Muscle?! Myo Reps, VO2 Max, Tips For Older Player & More - Rugby Muscle Q&A
02 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
2:09 WHAT IS TEAM RUGBY MUSCLE11:59 Are you able to explain myo reps? .16:17 Views on missing a session if it lands on a rugby day - example: Agility ...
Sports Nutrition for Athletes is NOT Motivation/Discipline - HABITS w/ Dr Mel Davis - Rugby Muscle
18 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Melissa Davis from Renaissance Periodization and BJJ world fame comes on to discuss how we actually IMPLEMENT a new diet, or any change. Discussed ...
Jonny Watson - Propane Fitness, IPF World Championships, True Motivation & Training When Busy
10 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jonny from Propane Fitness comes onto the Podcast today to talk about his IPF world powerlifting experience, his enjoyment from competition, his motiv...
RUGBY-SPECIFIC S&C Training vs General Fitness Explained - Rugby Muscle Programming 104
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today's Rugby Muscle Applied is the final installment of the rugby muscle Applied programming series.You'll get a look into why you need to ...
When To Build a Rugby Specific Program, Speed Training, Power Building Q&A
05 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
6:08 At this time of the year and with no exact date for when rugby will be back is it better to just follow a power building program to put on size a...
Coaches Catchup - Rugby S&C, Strongman, Olympic Lifting and How Our Training Looks - Regan Phillips
03 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today's podcast is a bit more of a candid chat with TJ and Regan Phillips of Regan's Rugby Strength and Conditioning.It's a bit all ove...
How to PROGRESS Your Strength and Conditioning Training As a Rugby Player
01 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today's Rugby Muscle Applied looks at how you can progress your training week to week.Training should not just be one week where you aimlessly do...
Q&A - "Lean Gains" is it a good approach? How to work conditioning into a strength program and more
26 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Q&A - "Lean Gains" is it a good approach? How to work conditioning into a strength program and moew6:05 Getting lean without losing too ...
The Simplicity of Real Rugby S&C & Common Mistakes - James Hoffmann - Renaissance Periodization
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the Rugby Muscle Podcast Dr James Hoffman comes in to talk all things Athlete Training.Expect to understand why you need a needs analysis, wh...
Rugby Program 102 - The Rugby S&C Training Week (with Example Weeks!)
22 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For today's Rugby Muscle Applied podcast, you get to discover what should go into your rugby training week.WAY TOO OFTEN athletes just immediatel...
Q&A Tendon Rehab, Moving from Gridiron to Rugby and more
19 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
4:13 Tj what was your thoughts on that match last weekend? And then the subsequent minimal changes to the starting XV?14:46 And any tips on fixing qua...
Rugby Muscle Athlete Files - All Ireland League Prop Daragh - Nutrition & Training Review
17 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
All Ireland league prop and Rugby Muscle Elite Athlete Daragh features in today's Podcast in a bit of a candid edition, where his athlete check i...
Special Techniques and Focus for Muscle Gain - Hypertrophy 104 - Rugby Muscle Applied
15 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of Rugby Muscle Applied completes the Hypertrophy series.We look at special techniques, why people often use them wrong, how you might be...
LIVE Q&A Lockdown Motivation, 6 Nations, Measuring Speed & Progress and MORE
12 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
PUT RIGHT TIMES 2:25 While still in lockdown with no access to a gym, very limited equipment and with horrendous weather to contend with there are s...
Guy Thompson - Going From National Leagues to the Premiership & Heineken Cup - Rugby Muscle Podcast
10 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Guy Thompson has had one of the most interesting Pro Rugby Careers you will find. A unique, versatile back row who now plays with Ealing Trailfinders ...
Nutrition For Muscle Gain - Rugby Muscle APPLIED - Hypertrophy 103
04 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today's Rugby Muscle Applied hypertrophy nutritionHow you should eat for Muscle Gain, discussing the 2 main types of people, why bulking isn&apos...
Q&A How To Become Untackleable. Deadlifts and Core Strength
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Zachary Bart I’ve always believed that wrestling/grappling is the best experience to simulate the contact portion of rugby. Does anyone have any dri...
"Testing" is a Waste Of Time (Almost Always) - Arguing For and Against (repost)
28 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Because there was no Q&A recorded this week (with TJ in eye hospital), you get a repost of a BUMPER episode and an important conversation about fi...
The Biggest Mistake Athletes Make In The Gym (dont believe the hype) & Casual Update
26 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Quite the casual Rugby Muscle Podcast today.5 Star Reviews on iTunes and Spotify Screenshots and Subscriptions still appreciatedTransformation Article...
Rugby Muscle Q&A Should you gain size for Rugby? Extra Conditioning for Rugby? The Pump?
21 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mr Johnstone- You mention 'glaring weaknesses' but I think the issue with a lot of players, including myself is that I don't actually k...
Fat Loss 103 - Nutrition to lose weight and boost rugby performance
19 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Really giving you everything on this one as a full fat loss nutrition plan is laid out and explained.The rugby fat loss struggle.The plan to solve itT...
Q&A Best Training For Rugby, Why Kettlebells Aren't Great, Building Speed, Conditioning and Muscle
17 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Hanson - I’m a college rugby player and just always looking for better workout regimes, training drills and etc.Locky jay- training differences...