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Category Archives: Lift Technique
Doing The Deadlift (correctly) Part 5
Part five of the series on the Deadlift. Continue reading
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Doing The Deadlift (correctly) Part 3
Before I explain the proper conventional deadlift technique, it is worth remembering that there are many different deadlift variations. These variations all have a big role to play in elite athlete performance. Different deadlifts include Sumo, Romanian, Single-leg dumbbell, Snatch … Continue reading
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Doing The Deadlift (correctly) Part 2
The second in this series on the Deadlift. Continue reading
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Doing The Deadlift (correctly) Part 1
Mikey talks about the Deadlift Continue reading
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Barbell catch and throw
An all over body explosive exercise which benefits every position/player on the rugby field. It’s great for tackle technique, rucking technique, power and speed. A truly specific exercise for rugby players.
Bicep Curl
George Ford demonstrates the Bicep Curl in the video below. Bicep exercise, a good exercise for arm strength for when carrying the ball in Rugby.
Split Squat
Split Squat This lift is done in the same way as the normal squat, the only difference is you do it on one leg. With barbell resting on shoulders, place one leg out in front of your body, stretching the … Continue reading
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Turkish Get Up
Turkish Get Up Lie flat on your back with your legs out straight shoulder width apart. Hold a dumbell in one hand keeping that arm up straight vertically above you. Using your non working arm as assistance, progress into a … Continue reading
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Push Ups
PUSH UPS With your body straight, lie on the floor face down. Put your hands flat on the floor directly under you shoulders. Your bodyweight should be resting on your hands and toes. Your body should form a straight line … Continue reading
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