Why You Should NOT Train Like a Bodybuilder or Powerlifter (even to get bigger and stronger)
Description
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! At least not to the extent that many do.
This video goes into the overall need for strength and muscle for rugby and why you must train differently as an athlete to bodybuilders and powerlifters!
On this podcast:
00:38 Intro
02:04 Bodybuilders, Powerlifters and Rugby Athletes
3:06 A great analogy
3:59 Exercise Selection
8:37 Exercise Execution
13:24 Rep Ranges
17:54 Progression
21:10 Year on year improvement
24:48 Conclusion
28:22 Motivation
More on Rugby Muscle:
YouTube
Facebook Group
Instagram
Website with Articles
THE Rugby Conditioning Guide
Rugby Muscle Elite 1on1 Coaching
All things Rugby Muscle
Support the show
Today's podcast is a chat with fellow Rugby S&C coach Joel Harries.
0:00 Intro
1:28 Joel's background
5:30 Rugby's impact on everyone
9:11 Making mistakes and getting started
14:00 Social media rant
20:00 Biggest difference between amateurs and pros
29:00 Complexity vs Difficulty getting...
Published 04/23/24
Diet and nutrition for rugby players is a huge part of the equation when it comes to becoming your best. Whether you're trying to lose some fat, gain muscle or just perform at your best week in week out these 5 rules should help you cut through the BS and move forward in alignment with your...
Published 04/11/24