Why You Should NOT Train Like a Bodybuilder or Powerlifter (even to get bigger and stronger)
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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
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