The Rugby Muscle Podcast

Today Sean Seale comes on the Podcast to reframe your thinking behind energy systems, and training - a fantastic, insightful episode. Enjoy! 08.36 Where are you at in the season with your guys? Whats handling Covid been like? 17:35  With guys getting back to rugby, what are the big mistakes they are likely to make? 27:50 Why do people think rugby is anaerobic? Is a solely anaerobic activity even a...

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Today we have Keir Wenham-Flatt, a huge influence on me as a coach. He is well known for challenging the system, so much so that he’s out creating his own system which you’ll find in the links below. We had a good chat on where rugby strength and conditioning is flawed, the kneesovertoes guy and why he’s successful, and what YOU should be looking at to improve your performance. 2:56 People know wh...

Alex Viada is THE man, this episode was a fantastic insight into building the strength and engine of legend, but also, just on being better and happy. 10:45 Talk about your background and why you decided to pursue these sports 4:00 Elite numbers in lifts and what they mean? 7:22 What are some tips you would give to a person wanting to get into marathons all while staying strong and making consiste...

This week's video is from the Rugby Muscle Academy, guiding you through the question of alcohol and progress. Does beer really ruin your gains? short answer is no, this is a guide on tactics of how and why you could do it. For more videos like this, a complete follow-along training guide and nutrition to be the best rugby player / athlete you can be check out https://www.rugby-muscle.com/team...

We've got something a little different here. Sports performance expert, biologist, chemist, Evil Genius and consultant to IFBB pros, olympians and athletes. 1:25 How did you become the consultant you are today? 8:16 Steroids vs PEDs 12:00 Rugby and safety 13:45 WADA are obviously the big pioneers of anti-drug, why are they wrong? 17:21 Safety with Testosterone and Steoids 21:35 Safety with TR...

Today we are revisiting the Rugby Strength and Conditioning Pyramid. Discussing why this was created, who it will help and how it solves for ALLL the common mistakes that exist within rugby training. More on Rugby Muscle  Facebook Group Instagram YouTube Website with Articles Support the show

2:09 WHAT IS TEAM RUGBY MUSCLE 11:59 Are you able to explain myo reps? . 16:17 Views on missing a session if it lands on a rugby day - example: Agility tempos on same day as rugby training, which was mainly conditioning and skills? 18:33 Any recommendations for a strength program to improve squats? 21:42 Any tips for make time go faster?   22:44 Best sleep tips? My sleep tends to suck! 26:43 Tips,...

Dr Melissa Davis from Renaissance Periodization and BJJ world fame comes on to discuss how we actually IMPLEMENT a new diet, or any change. Discussed here are common diet and habit mistakes and real, valuable ideas on how you can change 6:50 When looking at fat loss, why is habit-formation spoken about so little? 8:25 Daily habits 15:50 Outcome vs Process vs Learning goal-setting? 19:23 Time-Const...

Jonny from Propane Fitness comes onto the Podcast today to talk about his IPF world powerlifting experience, his enjoyment from competition, his motivation, and how he lost it. He also gives an insight into how he gets very busy people who are short on time into amazing shape Questions and timestamps: 0:00:09 Journey into powerlifting, how did you get started? 0:00:20 How did you approach qualifyi...

Today's Rugby Muscle Applied is the final installment of the rugby muscle Applied programming series. You'll get a look into why you need to be more specific with your training, not matter what level you play at or aspire to achieve More on Rugby Muscle  Facebook Group Instagram YouTube Website with Articles Support the show

6:08 At this time of the year and with no exact date for when rugby will be back is it better to just follow a power building program to put on size and then light cardio or is it better to be doing a more rugby specific program. ??? 12:45 Two for ya. 1. with summer coming sooner than later....what is your one go to exercise you'd suggest for a mix of rugby and looking good on the beach?  17:...

Today's podcast is a bit more of a candid chat with TJ and Regan Phillips of Regan's Rugby Strength and Conditioning. It's a bit all over the place, but this episode is more of a catch up with our lives than anything else... would be awesome if we got your feedback on this one Regan's Website More on Rugby Muscle  Facebook Group Instagram YouTube Website with Articles Support t...

Today's Rugby Muscle Applied looks at how you can progress your training week to week. Training should not just be one week where you aimlessly do the same stuff, nor should it be progressing in every single way possible. This episode explains explains what you need to be doing More on Rugby Muscle  Facebook Group Instagram YouTube Website with Articles Support the show

Q&A - "Lean Gains" is it a good approach? How to work conditioning into a strength program and moew 6:05 Getting lean without losing too much muscle. 10:50 How do I work conditioning in to my strength training. 15:10  As someone is trying to get leaner and get bigger personally, what are your thoughts on a "leangain" vs traditional bulk/cut, bulk/cut as an approach for over...

Today on the Rugby Muscle Podcast Dr James Hoffman comes in to talk all things Athlete Training. Expect to understand why you need a needs analysis, why "strength and conditioning" as well as "recovery" is not what you're being told it is and how to really make meaningful progress as a rugby player. James's Books More on Rugby Muscle  Facebook Group Instagram YouTube...

For today's Rugby Muscle Applied podcast, you get to discover what should go into your rugby training week. WAY TOO OFTEN athletes just immediately throw themselves into schedules that will never work and are unnecessary! The other problem athletes run into is that get constantly fatigued and burnt out from the training they do. This guide will explain to you how to implement a schedule that...

4:13 Tj what was your thoughts on that match last weekend? And then the subsequent minimal changes to the starting XV? 14:46 And any tips on fixing quad tendon pain? 27:26 We get randoms from time to time but never seem to be able to get them to stay. Also I've noticed alot of bad habits they carry over from football. Did you have any bad habits? How did you overcome that if so? 34:29 Top 5 c...

All Ireland league prop and Rugby Muscle Elite Athlete Daragh features in today's Podcast in a bit of a candid edition, where his athlete check in was recorded for you guys to see, listen and learn. This episode sees us discuss his training over lockdown, changing clubs and build out a plan going forward into next season 1. 2:00 Background for the year, before Lockdown 2. 5:25 Conditioning wo...

This episode of Rugby Muscle Applied completes the Hypertrophy series. We look at special techniques, why people often use them wrong, how you might be able to use them when you need. And there's a final look at focus, exactly where you mindset needs to be when it comes to the process of gaining muscle... More on Rugby Muscle  Facebook Group Instagram YouTube Website with Article s  Support t...

PUT RIGHT TIMES 2:25  While still in lockdown with no access to a gym, very limited equipment and with horrendous weather to contend with there are some of the drills I’ll be putting in to my sessions but there are quite a few that will need to wait until I can get my hands on equipment. In general though can I ask, how can you keep up motivation for keeping training when there is no definitze ret...

Guy Thompson has had one of the most interesting Pro Rugby Careers you will find. A unique, versatile back row who now plays with Ealing Trailfinders after spending 7 years in the Premiership with Wasps and Leicester Tigers. Today's Rugby Muscle Podcast goes into the career of Thompson and highlights many things that gets looked over by those seeking a career in the sport. Enjoy. 2:32 How muc...

Today's Rugby Muscle Applied hypertrophy nutrition How you should eat for Muscle Gain, discussing the 2 main types of people, why bulking isn't what you think it should be and your priorities. Of course we talk about protein, carbs and fats too. It's all laid out in today's Podcast More on Rugby Muscle Facebook Group Instagram YouTube Website with Articles Support the show

Zachary Bart I’ve always believed that wrestling/grappling is the best experience to simulate the contact portion of rugby. Does anyone have any drills they would recommend or have used that incorporates wrestling & grappling into rucking/tackling. Even just overall body movement? Jeena Ann Jacob How can I build my strength to be that untackleable person on the field and is there a way to impr...

Because there was no Q&A recorded this week (with TJ in eye hospital), you get a repost of a BUMPER episode and an important conversation about fitness testing for Rugby players Today’s Rugby Muscle Podcast has old time OG Alex joining Tj to discuss all different types of testing, why they are done, why most are stupid, and what you can do to take advantage of the tests that you do. A massivel...