by benrft1 | Mar 12, 2019
The Six Nations is all set for an exciting conclusion this Saturday! You cannot watch a match and fail to notice how big and fit everyone on the rugby field is at professional level. While all full time rugby players lift weights it is a misconception that this is...
by benrft1 | May 30, 2018
There are many exercises you can use to get stronger but one of the most common is a squat. A great exercise which loads the whole kinetic chain from your ankles to your upper spine. It greatly develops the strength through your lower body focusing on the thighs and...
by benrft1 | Apr 10, 2018
Rugby is a strength sport. Stronger athletes are faster, push with more force and dominate their opponents. Like most areas of rugby conditioning it is poorly applied by most coaches. Strength training is fairly simple – Do an exercise that induces fatigue between 1 –...
by benrft1 | Jun 20, 2013
It can be really helpful if you periodically measure your fitness (2-4 times a year). From this you can then chart progress and identify weaknesses. This means you can set out the fastest way to increase on field performance. The video shows some simple tests to do...
by benrft1 | Apr 25, 2013
Find below a video on strength training without using equipment. It comes from my course for high performance – The Star Performer Blueprint. Rugby is a strength sport. Stronger athletes are faster, push with more force and dominate their opponents. Take a look...
