The Rugby Muscle Podcast
Rugby Muscle: Gym, Training, Diet and Strength and Conditioning
The Rugby Muscle Podcast – Gym, Training, Diet and Strength and Conditioning. The podcast for rugby players of all ages and abilities that will help you lose fat, add muscle, strength and power and perform better on the pitch than ever before, with expert guests and unique stories from around the world, the Rugby Muscle Podcast cuts the crap to give you a simple no BS approach to your nutrition and training.
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May 4, 2022 • 1h 10min
Jump, Throw, Lift - Simple Training for Rugby Athletes Old and Young w/ Matt Vickery
Today’s Rugby Muscle Podcast see’s Tj joined by the incredibly knowledgable Matt Vickery @jump.throw.lift - the guys discuss all the different things they’ve learned, their influences and how to get the best out of all different kinds of rugby players.We’d love a 5 star review, or a comment on YouTube - those things help out massively!In todays episode:Matt’s background in rugby and strength and conditioningWhat’s missing in the landscape of S&C from what you see?The importance of sprint and power work for older athletes in particularHow do you differentiate training for older/younger athletesDifferent techniques for rugby “game speed?Do athletes need “advanced training techniques" as the get older?Are there some 1 off changes athletes can make that will have the best payoff universally?What’s one sentence that could define your overall coaching philosophy?More on Rugby Muscle:YouTubeFacebook GroupInstagramWebsite with ArticlesTHE Rugby Conditioning GuideRugby Muscle Elite 1on1 CoachingAll things Rugby MuscleSupport the show
May 4, 2022 • 29min
Top 5 Gym Movements For Rugby Players - What Should You Do In The Gym? Rugby Muscle Podcast
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Apr 27, 2022 • 1h 11min
Flexibility and Strength in the Gym for Rugby Players w/ Coach FMT
Italy rugby rising with u20 and 6n success - are you seeing it?Your approach to S&C with the Bears (I notice a lot of heavy barbell lifting)What is rugby specific Speed about and how do we train it?Primer sessions for rugbyHow do you differentiate older/younger athletesDo you use extra sessions with particular athletes that need it?Pre training Screening Process for rugbyHow has grappling influenced your coaching? Or is there something from Judo that rugby players could do better?Do you use meditation with your athletes?Are there some 1 off changes athletes can make that will have the best payoff universally?More on Rugby Muscle:InstagramYouTubeFacebook GroupWebsite with ArticlesTHE Rugby Conditioning GuideRugby Muscle Elite 1on1 CoachingAll things Rugby MuscleMore on Coach FMT Instagram rugbystrengthandconditioning.com Support the show
Apr 25, 2022 • 24min
Options to deal with bad coaches, scrum strength, developing explosive lower body power, training when sick - Rugby Muscle Q&A
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Apr 7, 2022 • 1h 6min
Breaking Down Rugby S&C with Keir aka Rugby Strength Coach
Today I’m joined by Keir Wenham Flatt of Rugby Strength Coach and Strength Coach Network.We discuss his current working life and how he got there before getting deep into the questions listed below.This was a great chat and I think you’ll really get some penny-dropping moments, if you do, please give us 5 stars, comment and subscribe!The questions:If you had one rugby rugby player to coach who had a decent background, but wanted to go to the next level - how would you approach coaching him?Where is the s&c industry going wrong? How can it improve?What’s the biggest misconception about S&C within sport?How have athletes of all different sports changed your thinking?Has your BJJ influenced anything about the way you view rugby Or training?Are there some 1 off changes athletes can make that will have the best payoff universally?Could you describe your overall philosophy in one sentence?More on Rugby Muscle:InstagramYouTubeFacebook GroupWebsite with ArticlesTHE Rugby Conditioning GuideRugby Muscle Elite 1on1 CoachingAll things Rugby MuscleSupport the show
Apr 5, 2022 • 16min
Questions to Shape Your Approach to Rugby as You Age
Today we’re building on last weeks video about keeping playing rugby as you get older. Ideas on how to progress, avoid injuries and keep on going!More on Rugby Muscle:InstagramYouTubeFacebook GroupWebsite with ArticlesTHE Rugby Conditioning GuideRugby Muscle Elite 1on1 CoachingAll things Rugby MuscleSupport the show
Mar 31, 2022 • 35min
Barbell-Only Training? When To Train After a Game? Carb Loading? Power Work? and more Q&A
Questions:- How to recover from a very demanding rugby game and when to start training rugby or gym?- Can you improve your rugby just doing full cleans, power jerks, squats and deadlifts?- Help staying on track while on vacation- Can you do a weighted squat jumps video or any other video for explosiveness and driving power? I'm trying to work on my explosiveness and driving power since I tend to get driven backwards. I don't have a sled or anything, just a conventional weight room- Thoughts on carb loading the day before game day? Body comp effects in the long term?- How would you change your conditioning work to get ready for 7's?More on Rugby Muscle:InstagramYouTubeFacebook Group Website with ArticlesTHE Rugby Conditioning GuideRugby Muscle Elite 1on1 CoachingAll things Rugby MuscleSupport the show
Mar 30, 2022 • 1h 6min
Dan Cottrell - How Rugby is Changing and What YOU Can Do About It
In this Podcast I’m joined by Dan Cottrell of Rugby Coach Weekly, a fantastic thinker about all things rugby.We go off on the deep end in this one and get stuck into why rugby players play the game, what happening to the game and what you as a rugby player or a coach can do about it.More on Rugby Muscle:InstagramYouTubeFacebook GroupWebsite with ArticlesTHE Rugby Conditioning GuideRugby Muscle Elite 1on1 CoachingAll things Rugby MuscleSupport the show
Mar 29, 2022 • 21min
How To Play and ENJOY Rugby As You Get Older
This video discusses the approach you must take to keep playing rugby as you age.Whether you want to continue playing at your best, come back to the game, keep improving as you get older or just play some vets rugby… this video will give you 4 big tips to help with your training to do so.More on Rugby Muscle:InstagramYouTubeFacebook GroupWebsite with ArticlesTHE Rugby Conditioning GuideRugby Muscle Elite 1on1 CoachingAll things Rugby MuscleSupport the show
Mar 18, 2022 • 59min
Mental Toughness And How To Win w/ Dr Jake Reed
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