The Rugby Muscle Podcast

Alex Fitch is a stud. He is also Glendale Merlins D1 Captain. In this episode he gives us a background on his football career, reflections of how this built him as a person, as a rugby and as a person. We discuss the differences between the sports, how one can help the other as well as a whole host of other things that I'm sure you'll enjoy Support the show

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In today's bonus episode of the Rugby Muscle Podcast, TJ gets interviewed on another podcast. This is the Fazlifts Podcast hosted by the beast Faheem Chauhan, his podcast is more geared towards bodybuilders and general fitness people. But the guys got through a lot of excellent information about how you should be viewing your training and nutrition. They discuss: - Nutrition Control - Sex Pri...

The Rugby Muscle Podcast is BACK with TJ answering your questions from Facebook. Today's questions are: 1. How is a sauna and hot bath now a good recovery tool? 2. Getting over that first 10 minutes in a game. I feel like I’m always hitting the wall in the first 10 minutes...after that I’m fine. But I want to come out of the gate as strong as the finish when you’re digging deep in those last...

We're back again with the Glute Guy, Bret Contreras to discuss how using the hip thrust can get you faster if you do it right... and more importantly, how to do it right, what you need to consider if you want to get better (and why) and how in-depth you can really go with your training for rugby performance Support the show

This episode was a huge notch on the old belt for TJ, that's because he was joined by the Glute Guy Bret Contreras. The guys discussed how and why science is incredibly important in your training, the limitations of research and the reason why it's important to really believe in your coach. Enjoy!!! Support the show

You know the drill by now, we're back again with Beast Eric Duechle and we're answering your questions from Instagram: Specific style of training?  How did he get noticed as a young player?  Whats your biggest asset as a player and how did you get it?  How can you have that muscle with the work rate needed for flanker?  What does he see for USA Rugby in the future?  Favourite Supplement?...

Today's episode features our very first Major League Rugby player, Seattle Seawolves star Beast Eric Duechle. When you look at Eric you may be forgiven for mistaking him for a dumb meathead, but when you like past the beastly physique there is a man who puts a lot of thought into everything he does. You'll notice that a lot when you listen to this episode where we discuss his rugby journ...

We're back again with Coach Sportland going through the usual Thursday riff raff of Instagram questions! This week they were: How does independant coaching compare to being a team staff member?  Whens the best time to do speed training?  Do jumps/throws have to be sequenced before lifts or are there advantages to during/after?  How should my training week look as  Monday-Friday school teachin...

In today's episode TJ chats with Sam Portland, Strength and Conditioning Coach and Boat-House owner. Coach Sportland is a specialist in prepping elite-level athletes to reach new-levels of sports performance, particularly with speed. Today, the guys discuss what strength and conditioning looks like in the real world, why it might be a good idea to do LESS and how to know what you're doin...

We made it to 100 episodes somehow and tried to do a live Q&A to celebrate, but technology isn't our best friend, we still got it recorded for all of you here on the #RugbyMusclePodcast Questions were:  Best neck strengthening exercises for a prop?  How big is too big for rugby?  Is there a best day to train legs based on a game on Saturday and training Tuesday and Thursday?  How does rea...

TJ sits down with Munster U20s young phenom prop Daragh Fitzgerald to talk rugby life. Daragh was one of the very first Athletes to go through the Rugby Muscle System and he has never looked back since. In this episode they discuss his weekly routine, what it takes to achieve your dream of playing rugby at the highest level, the mistakes he made and what he would've done differently if he&apo...

In today's episode, TJ asks Dr James Hoffmann some random questions from Instagram. We loved Dr James coming on the podcast and if you did please let us know! Questions were: 1g protein per pound?  Training before breakfast?  Least favourite comic book character?  Favourite supplement?  Best ways to combine rugby and bodybuilding?  Future predictions for USA Rugby?  Support the show

In this Rugby Muscle Podcast TJ talks shop with Dr James Hoffmann of Renaissance Periodization. Dr James is a former rugby player and coach himself, much of which he did whilst lecturing at Temple University and studying at ETSU The guys discuss the nuances is in rugby training and how you can make sure what you're doing is effective.  More about Dr James and where you can find his stuff to b...

Back for another Q&A, this time with the man Matt Dickens. Today's questions: 1. Do you think that the power and speed of modern rugby players is too much for the body to take?  2. If he was to do plant-based keto how would he do it?  3. Suggestion for training around an ankle with poor mobility?  https://www.instagram.com/p/BqupAUsAGWl/ 4. Whats your favourite vegan food?  5. Does he fin...

In today's episode of the Rugby Muscle podcast TJ talks to former globe-trotting rugby player and current globe-trotting performance coach Matt Dickens. They discuss his path to where he is today, the plant-based lifestyle he now lives and how to really get the most out of yourself Instagrams: @MattDickensSC @tj.strength @rugbymuscle Support the show

Here we go again with Ben Brown and TJ who answer more of your questions from Instagram. These questions are: - What supplements are best value for money? - Why is nutrition so confusing? I keep getting opposite advice  - What do you think of Stan Efferding's Vertical Diet? - Are there any benefits to Intermittent Fasting other than eating less?  - BCAAs or EAAs?  - What is the best post work...

Today TJ is joined by Ben Brown of BSL Nutrition for the Rugby Muscle Podcast. The guys discuss how Ben got into both Rugby and the nutrition business, his playing career and what he would've done differently as well as lots of talk into how he has managed to keep his body going. Support the show

Time for a fresh Quickfire Q&A, today's episode with Khrys Speed and features the following questions: How important are oly lifts for front rowers ? Will Khrys stop bullying me into a 120kg snatch? Tips on dropping quick enough on a squat snatch? How do I get shoulder mobility to snatch?  How does competing in weightlifting differ from rugby? Follow Khrys and the show https://www.instagr...

For today's episode TJ is joined by Weightlifter and former rugby player Khrys Speed for a discussion on Olympic Lifting and Rugby. They discuss - how they found weightlifting in the first place - what the sport is - how it can benefit rugby players - What the drawbacks could be and how to fix them This podcast goes pretty deep so give us some love and leave a 5 star review Support the show

Welcome back everybody, Today TJ is joined again by Alex, who is now working with high-level powerlifters to break down everything you should consider when looking to blend both sports of powerlifting and rugby together. How much do the squat , bench and deadlift benefit you as a player?  What are the alternatives? When would be good to use them? And much more! Support the show

The band is back together, in episode 89 of the Rugby Muscle Podcast we see the return of the OG Alex.  Today’s podcast is all about things that we’ve changed our mind upon since the first season a few years back.  This is not necessarily saying that we were wrong, but more suggesting that we had more to learn, discover and contextualise when it came to giving rugby players the physique they want...

Hello again. The Rugby Muscle Podcast is back once again and in this episode I decided to go into further detail about your goals. Actually, well, they're my goals, what I want to achieve this year. The idea was that you could get some easy-to-follow examples of how you can break down your own goals into something much smaller and more manageable. Once again I hope you enjoy the episode and i...

Happy New Year! As the dust settles from the Holidays and everyone gets back to their grind we bring you a brand new pod today talking all you need to hit your goals in 2019. In this episode you'll find out: - Why so many resolutions fail - Why even SMART goals may still not work - Why goals are so important - When to set goals and make sure you'll achieve them - What to focus on before,...