The Rugby Muscle Podcast

This Changed My Rugby Training FOREVER

Improve your rugby performance with this crucial training shift! Many rugby players make the same mistakes in the gym, training harder but not seeing the benefits on the pitch. This video reveals the one fundamental change you need to make to ensure your gym time isn't wasted and actually enhances your game.After 20 years of performance training and over a decade coaching amateur rugby players online, I'm making the case for full-body training. Discover why this approach is superior for rugby athletes, especially compared to traditional body part splits. I'll delve into how it provides more frequent quality exposures to key movement patterns, offers greater flexibility for in-season niggles, and allows for varied training stimuli throughout the week. Crucially, full-body training frees up your week to prioritise conditioning, speed, and actual rugby training, which are often overlooked in favour of gym-focused off-season programmes. Learn why fitness is often the real bottleneck to your best performance and how to avoid sacrificing it for temporary gym gains.Get the Rugby Muscle Training Week Playbook https://rugby-muscle.com/playbookJoin Team Rugby Musclehttps://rugby-muscle.com/team Get personalised 1on1 Coaching from me for S&Chttps://rugby-muscle.com/aaa Get early access to the ALL-NEW 5-day Rugby Athlete Blueprinthttps://rugby-muscle.com/blueprintIf you found this video helpful, please give it a thumbs up to support the channel! Subscribe for more rugby training insights and hit the notification bell so you don't miss out. Let me know in the comments if you've ever struggled with your training programme falling apart due to missed sessions or if you've prioritised gym work over fitness, I'd love to hear your experiences!#RugbyTraining #FullBodyWorkout #RugbyFitnessSupport the show

The Real Reason You're Fatigued Every Match (It's Not What You Think)

Unlock your rugby potential: In-season training secrets for amateur players! Discover how to optimise your fitness, recovery, and performance without overtraining. This episode challenges traditional methods, revealing breakthroughs in in-season training that will help you stay stronger, fitter, more explosive, and injury-free throughout the season. We'll cover everything from strategic recovery days to effective game day nutrition, ensuring you're firing on all cylinders every match.Learn how to revolutionise your weekly schedule, understand the hidden benefits of aerobic fitness for strength, and optimise your gym sessions for maximum progress with minimal fatigue. We'll also debunk common myths about pre-game meals, focusing on what truly impacts your performance on the pitch. Get ready to transform your approach to rugby fitness and see real results!Get the Rugby Muscle Training Week Playbook If you found these insights useful, please hit the like button, subscribe for more actionable rugby advice, and comment below: Which breakthrough will you implement first this season?Join Team Rugby MuscleGet personalised 1on1 Coaching from me for S&CGet early access to the ALL-NEW 5-day Rugby Athlete Blueprint00:00 Training Breakthroughs Intro01:17 Fix In-Season Fatigue03:04 Smarter Weekly Schedule05:06 Recovery Days 06:10 Sort Your Priorities09:02 Cardio Plan For Rugby10:57 Strength Volume Needed12:44 How Many Sets for Strength?14:42 Game Day Nutrition Truth16:44 Coaching Offer And Wrap#RugbyTraining #AmateurRugby #InSeasonFitnessSupport the show

Upper Body Movements Every Rugby Player Needs

In this episode, I break down the most effective upper body movements I use to build real rugby strength and on-field performance. This isn’t bodybuilding or powerlifting, it’s practical training that carries over directly to tackles, contact, and shoulder resilience.00:00 Intro02:18 Pull-ups05:50 Bench press07:58 Explosive push-ups 10:52 Single-arm rows 13:07 Face pulls14:23 Tricep extensions15:43 Hammer curls 16:45 Wrap up Join Team Rugby MuscleGet personalised 1on1 Coaching from me for S&CGet early access to the ALL-NEW 5-day Rugby Athlete BlueprintSupport the show

Lower Body Strength for Rugby: The Movements That Matter

In this episode, I break down the most effective lower body movements I use to build rugby strength, speed, and resilience. I explain how each exercise transfers directly to on-field performance and how to program them correctly for real results.Join Team Rugby MuscleGet personalised 1on1 Coaching from me for S&CGet early access to the ALL-NEW 5-day Rugby Athlete BlueprintSupport the show

Train Smarter for Rugby: The Big Mistakes Amateur Players Make in the Gym

In this episode, I break down the biggest mistake amateur rugby players make in the gym, copying pro-level training. I share my own journey, explain why pro methods don’t work for players balancing work, school, and life, and show the simple framework I use to help athletes get stronger, fitter, faster, and stay injury-free. I also walk you through my first-principles approach so you can build a sustainable system that actually improves your rugby performance. In this episode:00:00 Introduction: The Common Mistake in Rugby Training01:40 Personal Journey: From Amateur to Coach03:04 The Problem of Information Overload04:31 The Reality of Amateur Training07:11 The First Principles Approach09:44 Conclusion: Building a Sustainable Training SystemJoin Team Rugby MuscleGet personalised 1on1 Coaching from me for S&CGet early access to the ALL-NEW 5-day Rugby Athlete BlueprintSupport the showSupport the show