The Rugby Muscle Podcast

Hi I’m an amateur player just looking to better myself. Would you recommend a cut/bulk cycle for someone looking to gain muscle? If so how would you look to structure it around the season?  Differences with playing rugby vs coaching vs bjj  My question is about Pre- Game nutrition and eating the right foods on the morning of the game . Aswell as what to eat 1hr prior to Ko as i seem to have no ene...

Todays podcast has Dr James Hoffman from Renaissance Periodization coming by to drop some awesome knowledge. Dr James and TJ discuss what athletes should be doing to improve their game, all the different ways and areas that they can improve, and how to decide what's best for you. They also discuss why an athlete shouldn't be "making up for lost time" later down the line. More o...

Today's Podcast goes in-depth on how older athletes can remain athletes and play rugby as often as they can. A comprehensive guide to the best ways to train whilst dealing with all the problems that come around in your 30s and 40s More on Rugby Muscle Facebook Group Instagram YouTube Website with Articles Support the show

Lee Eldridge is a Strength and Conditioning Coach who has worked with London Welsh, Blackheath Rugby, Fulham, Watford, IMG Academy, Wales Hockey and a number of other elite clubs and organizations. He has some really great ideas and systems to make sure that you improve as a rugby player. Hope you enjoy and if you do - give us a 5 start review! More On Lee: https://www.instagram.com/lee_eldridgesc...

Todays podcast has TJ and Alex answering the following question: Hey bud. I was just asking if you would discourage completing a strength cycle or conjugate style phase such as west side mid-season? I know this should be done in the offseason but that’s when I would normally be cutting to try to look half decent for holiday  On a more lighthearted note, if you were on death row, what would your la...

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 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kitty.meowers/ Watch...

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 it More on Rugby Muscle  Facebook Group Instagram YouTube Website with Articles Support the show

Note - If you notice some sketchy sound at the start, it goes after around 5 minutes of so Hello. 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 bee...

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 injuries I’m recovering from PCL reconstruction surgery. What are people’s top tips to stay motivated and not rush back into exerc...

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 Camp https://www.rugby-muscle.com/trainingcamp The hacks: - Don't Panic - Don't do RANDOM At-Home Workouts - Focus on Conditioning - Train at the same time each day - Use frequen...

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 coaching https://www.facebook.com/RugbyCoachWeekly/ https://...

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. An...

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 so Follow Matt: Atlashealthperformance.co.uk @coac...

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! Cereal Go to the gym at the same time each day Put your pride into lifting with the most perfect form Know your number...

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=vC5cmW8O3L8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3qlEenXx Ying Yang Twins - Whisper Song (just cos)  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGlvc4nVSXU Support the...

An important episode on how to practically approach sleep and recovery as a rugby player and athlete…  Find more on Nick’s stuff:  www.sportsleepcoach.com @_sportsleepcoach  https://www.amazon.com/Sleep-Myth-Hours-Power-Recharge/ JOIN THE ELITE AND HAVE YOUR VERY OWN COACH - www.rugby-muscle.com/elite 50 FREE RUGBY CONDITIONING SESSIONS - www.rugby-muscle.com FREE Nutrition Crash Course - http://t...

This was a quick rant because you can't have tips if you don't know what you're trying to improve - hope you found it helpful! Support the show

In today's episode of the Rugby Muscle Podcast TJ is joined by Big Nick Whiteman to discuss nutrition, training, hypertrophy and good ol' plant-based nutrition. A great bumper episode for you to enjoy Support the show

After a 6 Nations review and preview, TJ answers the following questions from the Rugby Muscle Athletes Facebook Page : Love some info on Hip and Ankle Mobility. And learning the Olympic Lifts. Where do I start? I'm stopping meat for lunch, and I did it for a month, but I lost minerals and vitamins, like the iron vitamin. What can I do to replace this vitamin, even without eating meat for lun...

Today TJ is answering a bunch of questions from the Rugby Muscle Athletes Facebook group which you can join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/747438958657780/ Use this group to join the 6 Nations pool too! Today's questions: In fitness classes we’re usually “encouraged” to push outside our comfort zone to the max, never give up until we’ve given our all, leave our dicks on the field, etc....

Think gaining effective muscle is easy? Think again. Today TJ goes over a complete guide explaining why gaining muscle is difficult and how to do it effectively. Support the show

Steroids in Rugby - what is your opinion?  I’ve noticed my pass power isn’t great, my pass fades on me a little - anything I can do in the gym to increase this? Core?  Would like to know, what type of food affects sleep if anything particular? (besides the old chino) and on a night out, what would be some of the things that affect a good sleep? Of course booze, in general, affects it along with ja...

Setting endless things that you need to do in the new year sucks.... but making no progress sucks.... how do we fix this? By NOT doing these three things. haha! Now, give the show some love pretty please, share with friends and 5 stars! Support the show

https://www.facebook.com/groups/747438958657780/permalink/2574645992603725/ This is the link to submit your goals! It's all there in the title mate. Enjoy!! Support the show

In this episode, TJ talks with Dr Mike Israetel. This guy is an absolute genius when it comes to gaining muscle and training efficiently. You'll want to listen to this man Support the show