The Rugby Muscle Podcast

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 Intro
02:18 Pull-ups
05:50 Bench press
07:58 Explosive push-ups 
10:52 Single-arm rows 
13:07 Face pulls
14:23 Tricep extensions
15:43 Hammer curls 
16:45 Wrap up 

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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.

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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 Training
01:40 Personal Journey: From Amateur to Coach
03:04 The Problem of Information Overload
04:31 The Reality of Amateur Training
07:11 The First Principles Approach
09:44 Conclusion: Building a Sustainable Training System

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In this episode, I break down one of the biggest problems I see in rugby strength training players who lift hard in the gym but don’t actually get stronger where it matters: on the field.

After 15+ years coaching rugby athletes, I’ve seen it over and over again, guys following bodybuilding or powerlifting programs that don’t translate to real rugby performance. So today, I explain two proven approaches I use with my athletes.

In this episode: 
00:00 Intro
01:49 Common Mistakes in Rugby Strength Training
05:42 The Berserker Approach: Max Effort Method
07:41 The Tactician Approach: Percentage-Based Progression
09:29 Why These Methods Work
10:44 Wrap up

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The 10 biggest strength and conditioning mistakes I see rugby players make from overtraining and poor recovery to chasing the wrong goals. I’ll break down each one and show you how to fix them so you can perform better on the field. 

In this episode: 
00:00 Intro
01:30 Too Low-Level to Care
03:10 Too Much Gym Time
05:20 Expecting Perfect Recovery
07:50 Chasing Leanness
10:30 Overthinking Conditioning
11:50 Overthinking Exercises
14:15 Perfect Weeks Myth
15:25 Perfect Sessions Myth
17:10 Distracted Goals
19:40 Procrastinating
21:20 Wrap up 

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