The Rugby Muscle Podcast
Episodes
#107 - Facebook Group Q&A - Sauna for recovery, How to prevent slow starts to games & how training might differ between rugby union and rugby league
28 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Rugby Muscle Podcast is BACK with TJ answering your questions from Facebook.Today's questions are:1. How is a sauna and hot bath now a good r...
#106 - Bret Contreras - The nuances of getting faster, stronger, fitter, bigger and better on the rugby pitch
11 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We're back again with the Glute Guy, Bret Contreras to discuss how using the hip thrust can get you faster if you do it right... and more importa...
#105 - Bret Contreras - The Importance (and limitations) of S&C Science
11 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was a huge notch on the old belt for TJ, that's because he was joined by the Glute Guy Bret Contreras.The guys discussed how and why...
#104 - Q&A w/ Eric Duechle - Major League Rugby and Seattle Seawolves stud flanker - Work rate, training and the future of USA Rugby
07 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
You know the drill by now, we're back again with Beast Eric Duechle and we're answering your questions from Instagram:Specific style of trai...
#103 - Living The Rugby Dream w/ Major League Rugby Player Eric Duechle
05 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode features our very first Major League Rugby player, Seattle Seawolves star Beast Eric Duechle.When you look at Eric you may be for...
#102 - Q&A w/ Elite Coach Sam Portland - Speed work, power, the optimal training week in-season and hamstring tears...
28 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We're back again with Coach Sportland going through the usual Thursday riff raff of Instagram questions! This week they were:How does independant...
#101 - What Real-World Strength and Conditioning Looks Like w/ Sam Portland
26 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode TJ chats with Sam Portland, Strength and Conditioning Coach and Boat-House owner.Coach Sportland is a specialist in prepping e...
#100 Episode Special! OG LIVE Q&A
22 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We made it to 100 episodes somehow and tried to do a live Q&A to celebrate, but technology isn't our best friend, we still got it recorded fo...
#99 - Rising Through The Ranks Of Top-Level Rugby w/ Daragh Fitzgerald
19 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
TJ sits down with Munster U20s young phenom prop Daragh Fitzgerald to talk rugby life.Daragh was one of the very first Athletes to go through the Rugb...
#98 - Q&A w/ Dr James Hoffmann - Renaissance Periodization's Head of Sports Performance
14 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, TJ asks Dr James Hoffmann some random questions from Instagram.We loved Dr James coming on the podcast and if you did please ...
#97 - How Much Should I Train?! and Why? In Season vs Off Season and more w/ Dr James Hoffmann
12 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this Rugby Muscle Podcast TJ talks shop with Dr James Hoffmann of Renaissance Periodization.Dr James is a former rugby player and coach himself, mu...
#96 - Power, Periodisation and Plant Based Life - Q&A w/ performance coach Matt Dickens
07 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Back for another Q&A, this time with the man Matt Dickens.Today's questions:1. Do you think that the power and speed of modern rugby players ...
#95 - Making the most out of life AND rugby w/ Matt Dickens
05 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode of the Rugby Muscle podcast TJ talks to former globe-trotting rugby player and current globe-trotting performance coach Matt D...
#94 - Q&A - Rugby Player and Nutrition Coach on supplements, the BEST diet and recovery tactics
31 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Here we go again with Ben Brown and TJ who answer more of your questions from Instagram. These questions are:- What supplements are best value for mon...
#93 - From College Stud To Old Boy - Rugby Fitness and Nutrition with Ben Brown
30 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today TJ is joined by Ben Brown of BSL Nutrition for the Rugby Muscle Podcast.The guys discuss how Ben got into both Rugby and the nutrition business,...
#92 - Q&A - National Silver Medalist Weightlifter Khrys Speed - Olympic Lifting for rugby, mobility, mindset and more
24 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Time for a fresh Quickfire Q&A, today's episode with Khrys Speed and features the following questions:How important are oly lifts for front r...
#91 - Olympic Weightlifting and Rugby - Specifics, Benefits, Drawbacks and more w/ Khrys Speed
22 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
For today's episode TJ is joined by Weightlifter and former rugby player Khrys Speed for a discussion on Olympic Lifting and Rugby.They discuss- ...
#90 - Powerlifting and Rugby - Get strong and play hard - How do they benefit each other? How do they impact each other?
17 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back everybody,Today TJ is joined again by Alex, who is now working with high-level powerlifters to break down everything you should consider ...
#89 - We Were WRONG?! - How We've Changed Our Mind About Training ft Alex Miller
15 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The band is back together, in episode 89 of the Rugby Muscle Podcast we see the return of the OG Alex. Today’s podcast is all about things that we’...
#88 - My New Years Resolutions - Breaking Down Big Goals Into Simple Tasks
10 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Hello again.The Rugby Muscle Podcast is back once again and in this episode I decided to go into further detail about your goals. Actually, well, they...
#87 - Why Every New Years Resolution FAILS - How To ACTUALLY Reach Your Goals This Year
08 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year!As the dust settles from the Holidays and everyone gets back to their grind we bring you a brand new pod today talking all you need to ...
#86 - All about injuries - Why we get them, how to prevent them, how to recover from them and develop your physique
06 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
So as the title suggests, in this episode TJ and Nick discuss everything there is in general to do with injuries, including:- Why we get injuries - W...
#85 Listener Q&A - Squats, Flexibility, Olympic Lifts, Specific Work and Mistakes
01 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
So in today's episode TJ is joined again by Big Nick to answer 5 random questions from listeners. They are:Best squat variation for rugby players...
#84 Recovery Basics and Principles for In-Season Athletes and Guys Who Train HARD
30 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Finally, we get to wrap up the Basics and Principles Series (or do we?!).In this episode, TJ and Big Nick run through the basics of recovery, this doe...
#83 How To Train - Training Principles and Basics That Apply To Every Athlete and Human
25 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In today's Rugby Muscle Podcast, TJ is back again with fellow coach big Nick and the guys are continuing the basics and Principles series with to...
#82 The BEST Diet - Nutrition Principles to build muscle and torch fat
23 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode TJ is joined by fellow coach Nick Whiteman to discuss how you can get the best diet.Rather than randomly mention fashionable f...
#81 - Get Actual Results Yourself - How To Use This Podcast and All Information To Better Yourself
18 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The world's number 1 Rugby Fitness Podcast is back for a new season of knowledge bombs, expert tips, strategies and information!In today's s...
#80 – How To Peak Your Body For Game Time – A Full 7s Tournament Guide
23 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Hello. This week’s Rugby Muscle Podcast is all about how to get the best from yourself. If you only have 14 minutes in a game of 7s you need to make...
#79 – 7s Season! – How To Get Fit and Fast To Play The Game
18 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Hey there bud. This episode is all about fitness and speed. Specifically, indeed we’re talking about the game of rugby 7s, we discuss some misconcep...
#78 – Goal Setting – 6 Common Mistakes and How To NOT Make Them
16 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Hey there. OK, so this was a video that I made in January. You’ll hear that I do a giveaway in it. It’s not fair to leave you guys out right?!? We...
#77 – Rehab From Injury to Rugby – The ACL Injury
12 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Whaaatsaaap. The boys are back again in quick succession to bring you another IN DEPTH Podcast. This time TJ and Alex talk knee rehab and prehab. Some...
#76 – Alcohol and Rugby – Will Booze Make You Fat, Slow and Weak?
10 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
heyheyhey. Today’s Rugby Muscle Podcast goes in depth about a crucial part of rugby – Drinking. TJ and Alex talk about how Alcohol can affect the...
#75 – Muscle Gaining For Rugby – Why? and How?
04 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Hola. In today’s episode (that is late by a day) TJ and Alex talk about making gainz. That is hypertrophy, that is adding muscle mass to the body. W...
#74 – Fat Loss Tips for Rugby Players and Anyone Finally Wanting Results
02 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Well…. that was kinda odd! Today’s Rugby Muscle Podcast features only TJ discussing his top fat loss tips. We know the obvious – we need to burn...
#73 – 7 Suggestions For An Awesome Off Season
27 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Hi There. So, off season is here and that means some time away from having 15 blokes trying to hit you as hard as they can for 80 minutes every week. ...
#72 – Inside the Rugby Performance Coaches Mind – A Roundtable Q&A
25 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Bonjour. Today’s Rugby Muscle Podcast features TJ and Alex being joined once again by our boy Speedy! The boys end up doing a bit of the old “insi...
#71 Lions, Dedication, Crossfit, Getting Strong and More with High Performance Coach Khrys Speed
20 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Hey bud. Today on the Rugby Muscle Podcast we are joined by High Performance Coach Khrys Speed. It’s difficult to put a title/theme to this Podcast...
#70 – 4 Huge Strength and Conditioning Mistakes
17 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
oh hey. Today’s Rugby Muscle Podcast has TJ and Alex discussing big mistakes that all players and gym goers are known to make. It’s easy to commit...
#69 – We Were Wrong?! Thing We’ve Changed Our Mind On
13 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Yo! So today’s Podcast started out as Alex looking to discuss more off-season recommendations. His intention was to then get into a discussion about...
#68 – Tools To BOOST Your Training. What Pieces Of Kit Do You Need?
11 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Whats up? In today’s Podcast, we discuss what tools you can use to get even more out of your regular gym experience. Are all of these necessary? May...
#67 – More Of Your Training and Diet Questions Answered!
06 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Find the Rugby Muscle BEAST Program here: http://tjstrength.com/guides/ Oh hey. Today’s Podcast has the TJ and Alex answer a bunch of questions sen...
#66 – A Chat With Munster Academy Player Fitzy
04 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Hey bud. Today’s episode is a little different. Yes, it’s still full of expert advice but not just from us. We’re joined by young athlete Daragh...
#65 – Popular Dieting Strategies – Why They Work & Will They Work For You?
30 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Yep, we’re back. Today’s podcast has TJ and Alex discussing popular diets including: Vegan / Vegetarian Paleo Intermittent Fasting No Carbs After ...
#64 – Keto / Low-Carb Dieting For Rugby Explained. Why It works, And Why It Doesn’t
28 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Why hello there. Thank you for joining us on this fine day for another fine Rugby Muscle Podcast. Today the boys planned on discussing a bunch of diff...
#63 – The NEGATIVE of “Hustle”. Auto-Regulation and Force Plates
23 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Hi everybody!! Today’s episode of the Rugby Muscle Podcast has us joined again by Sam Portland, who has come to rain knowledge and wisdom down on yo...
#62 – Speed Discussion and Coaching Life w/ Sam Portland
21 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What’s up you nuttaz?! The boys are back in town with another Pod to water that little seed in your brain that wants to become a beast. Today, we h...
#61 – The MOST IMPORTANT Factor In Your Training (Part 2 of 2)
16 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In This Episode we go straight into it. Part 2 of our complete guide to Progressive Overload. It really is NOT an exaggeration to say that this is the...