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Tag Archives: rugby strength training
Training with Intensity Part 8
The last in the series from Mikey Continue reading
Training With Intensity – Part 6
I planned out my GVT training schedule and it took the format in today’s article. Continue reading
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
Repetition Prescribed Training
A lot of strength and power programmes prescribe a varying degree of sets and reps for various exercises. For example 5 x 12 for bench press, or 4 x 8 for hammer pulls etc. Two of the worlds top strength … Continue reading
Strength Training For Performance (part 4)
The fourth and last in this series. Continue reading
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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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Doing The Deadlift (correctly) Part 4
Part 4 of the series looking at 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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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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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
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