Why You're Not Getting Stronger on the Rugby Pitch (Fix This!)

In this episode, I break down one of the biggest problems I see in rugby strength training players who lift hard in the gym but don’t actually get stronger where it matters: on the field. After 15+ years coaching rugby athletes, I’ve seen it over and over again, guys following bodybuilding or powerlifting programs that don’t translate to real rugby performance. So today, I explain two proven approaches I use with my athletes. In this episode: 00:00 Intro 01:49 Common Mistakes in Rugby Strength Training 05:42 The Berserker Approach: Max Effort Method 07:41 The Tactician Approach: Percentage-Based Progression 09:29 Why These Methods Work 10:44 Wrap up Join Team Rugby Muscle Get personalised 1on1 Coaching from me for S&C Get early access to the ALL-NEW 5-day Rugby Athlete Blueprint Support the show