The Rugby Muscle Podcast

Today we have the pleasure of talking with a top-10 ranked powerlifter, Kitty Lee.To say she is strong would be an understatement, we hear of her journey of how she got to this level, lessons she's learned, RPE and how important that has been for her training and just what it takes to lift triple your bodyweight for fun...Kitty's Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/kitty.meowers/Watch her YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWGLX7CU7TU_Ik4FKwTvQqgMore on Rugby Muscle:https://www.rugby-muscle.com/team - join the Team!Facebook GroupInstagramYouTubeWebsite with ArticlesSupport the show

After dealing with a number of members having a tough time trying to snack less whilst being stuck at home I whipped up an in-depth talk on strategies that you can use to prevent yourself being subjected to the snack-monster ruining your goals.Hope you enjoy itMore on Rugby Muscle Facebook GroupInstagramYouTubeWebsite with ArticlesSupport the show

Note - If you notice some sketchy sound at the start, it goes after around 5 minutes of soHello. Today's Rugby Muscle Podcast in Isolation features TJ being joined by Fraser Murray, an excellent Strength & Conditioning coach based in Biella, Italy.We talk about how he ended up in Italian Rugby, how he's been dealing with the lockdown in place in Italy and how he's normally been going about coaching a large squad with mixed abilities and needs as well as the Italian culture along with the club culture that the coaches have developed.More on Fraser:YouTubeInstagramWebsiteMore on Rugby MuscleFacebook GroupInstagramYouTubeWebsite with ArticlesSubscribe to the Podcast:Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsStitcherOvercastPocket CastSupport the show

When you’re putting shoes on, which shoe do you put on first? (Left or right) And why?Are massage guns worth the hype? More so as alternative to sporadic sports massages?What do we think of these plate sizes??What are some good recovery programs to players with knee injuriesI’m recovering from PCL reconstruction surgery. What are people’s top tips to stay motivated and not rush back into exercise too soon, potentially aggravating the recovery period. Also are there other ways of improving my game whilst being out of action?Home work out programme and good recovery plans same as a good dietI have started deadlifting again after a few injury setbacks, once slight mcl in knee. Once. I start to add weight to the bar, about 120kg and up my knee starts to shake under load. Do you know a potential reason and best to strengthen this so I can kick on with strength training? CheersWhat is an easy diet program to follow in order to gain muscle? Would you rather cough syrup or sneeze flour for the rest of your life?I coach youth rugby. 5th and 6th graders. Any special or specific nutritional pearls for this group of athletes to help train and recover? Thank you.Would you rather have fingers like legs or legs like fingers?Support the show

Hi! In today's Rugby Muscle Podcast has TJ running through his top tips and hacks to get you to the other side of the Coronavirus pandemic more productive, fitter and better than ever!!To join the Training Camphttps://www.rugby-muscle.com/trainingcampThe hacks:- Don't Panic- Don't do RANDOM At-Home Workouts- Focus on Conditioning- Train at the same time each day- Use frequent breaks throughout your day- Intermittent fasting- Wake up at the same time each daySupport the show

This week has been a strange one, not just for the Rugby Muscle Podcast but for pretty much the entire world.Nevertheless it was AWESOME to have notorious rugby coach Dan Cottrell on the show to share his wisdom and challenge TJ with some intriguing questions and thoughts.An extremely valuable episode indeed.To find more of Dan's coachinghttps://www.facebook.com/RugbyCoachWeekly/https://www.rugbycoachweekly.net/I will make sure he has an Instagram next timeIf you're interested in Training Camp sign up at https://www.rugby-muscle.com/trainingcampSupport the show

The old band got back together to answer questions from our Rugby Muscle Athletes Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/747438958657780/Obviously the COVID-19 crisis was discussed, but this was early on Friday.Here are the questions?Difference if any between a box squat and a back squat with resistance bands for power production? Or just personal preference for body type/levers ect.Any advice for days when you get to the gym and your body isn’t quite right and ready for a full session. Could be from lack of recovery or a physically demanding day of work etc? Last time this happened to me I did the same moves but lifted lighter weights and increased my reps, was this a good idea if not what could I do?Secondly what is deloading? When, why and how should it be done? Heard you mention it before but not familiar with the term myself.CheersI’m trying time figure out if I am having loading issues or tracking issues with my Knee. What would be some effective exercises to build my inner quad, without over loading my patellar tendon?Funniest thing you`ve seen on a rugby field?it has probably been asked before (not sure) - I don't take any supplements, tried some for a while but did not feel any benefit, so I think it's a bit of a wast of money. I do watch my food quite well instead of supplements. Do you think this is a good approach or do you regard some supplement as absolutely necessary?oh and another one - I twisted my finger two weeks ago (it's not broken but swollen, red and blue and so on). I know the right thing would be to stop training/rugby a few weeks, but I can't really (as probably most of you too ;)). What would you do? Tape it up and keep on training and risk that it takes longer to heal or take a few weeks break and wait for it to heal properly... (btw. my Rugby Coach now told me to stop for at least a week so I don't have a choice anyway right now...)Support the show

Today TJ is joined on the Pod by previous guest Matt Dickens discussing his return to rugby after retirement, why he did it and what he did to seamlessly slot back in.We also continue our S&C chat discussing what he does with Brighton College, his Track stars and his views on the current state of nutrition.A bloody solid Podcast if we do say soFollow Matt:Atlashealthperformance.co.uk@coachmattdickensJoin the Rugby Muscle Athletes Facebook group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/747438958657780/Support the show

Whats up?! TJ's back with a solopisode today starting a new "hacks" series, there are many simple wins that you MUST do in order to gain muscle.They are things you can add into your training this week and will help you in your pursuit of getting monstrously jacked!CerealGo to the gym at the same time each dayPut your pride into lifting with the most perfect formKnow your numbersManage volumeDon’t be scared of eliminating the “big 3"Train all muscles at least twice per weekStart leanRest adequately Warm-UpSupport the show

This week TJ is joined by Fitlete owner George Pagan to discuss everything training, why being well-rounded is really going to benefit you as a player.Fitletes.com@fitletenation Show references:  Contrepeneur  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vC5cmW8O3L8https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3qlEenXxYing Yang Twins - Whisper Song (just cos) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGlvc4nVSXUSupport the show