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Why You're Not Getting Stronger on the Rugby Pitch (Fix This!)

Why You're Not Getting Stronger on the Rugby Pitch (Fix This!)

Update: 2025-10-28
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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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Why You're Not Getting Stronger on the Rugby Pitch (Fix This!)

Why You're Not Getting Stronger on the Rugby Pitch (Fix This!)

Rugby Muscle: Gym, Training, Diet and Strength and Conditioning