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Tag Archives: core strength
The Importance of a strong core for a strong performance
Albert Einstein once told us ‘For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction’ and he was bang on when it comes to sport. Nearly every sport involves the athlete generating power. For example as they push against the … Continue reading
Doing The Deadlift (correctly) Part 5
Part five of the series on the Deadlift. Continue reading
Posted in A, Adult- Community, Age, Category, Coaches, Colts- U18-19, Lift Technique, Physical, Player, Power, Role, Ruckipedia, Site Articles, Strength, Strength and Conditioning, rugby development
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Strength Training For Performance (Part 2)
The second in the series from our conditioning expert. Continue reading
Posted in A, Adult- Community, Age, Agility, Category, Coaches, Flexibility, General Fitness, Parent, Physical, Player, Role, Ruckipedia, Site Articles, Strength and Conditioning, rugby development
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Strength Training For Performance (part 1)
Mikey begins a new series by looking at the importance of movement control. Continue reading
Making Rugby Players more powerful using full acceleration exercises
Have you ever hit a plateau in the gym and try as you may you never seem able to break through, or increase a certain lift or weight ? That’s were using full acceleration exercises can help you reach new … Continue reading
Posted in A, Adult- Community, Age, Category, Coaches, Colts- U18-19, Player, Power, Role, Ruckipedia, Site Articles, Strength, Strength and Conditioning, rugby development
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Passing
There is nothing more exciting in Rugby than watching a team put together a high quality passing movement. High quality passing skills don’t just happen, they need be practiced constantly in order to perfect technique. However it is equally important … Continue reading
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