A Guide to Lifting During Preseason - Common Rugby Player Mistakes and Fixes

Rugby preseason gym training requires a smart approach to balance strength work and pitch fatigue. In this episode, we explore how to adapt your weight training programme during rugby preseason so you can keep making progress without burning out. Managing fatigue, reducing unnecessary volume, and handling post-training soreness are essential for any amateur rugby player looking to stay competitive. By focusing on minimal effective dose weight training, you will maintain your gym habits, protect your recovery, and arrive on the pitch feeling fresh and powerful.Understand Real Rugby Fitnesshttps://rugby-muscle.com/pyramidTake the free Rugby Player Audithttps://assessment.rugby-muscle.com/Join Team Rugby Musclehttps://rugby-muscle.com/teamGet personalised 1on1 Coaching from me for S&Chttps://rugby-muscle.com/aaaProgram Yourself with the Rugby Muscle Training Week Playbookhttps://rugby-muscle.com/playbook0:00 — Intro & about Rugby Muscle1:06 — Why preseason doesn't have to stop gym progress4:04 — Reduce volume without losing key work7:11 — Managing soreness during preseason11:18 — Protecting recovery between rugby sessions14:20 — Tracking & continuing to make progressIf you found this guide helpful, please give this video a thumbs up, subscribe to the channel for more rugby strength and conditioning content, and let us know in the comments: what is your biggest challenge when balancing gym work and preseason rugby training?#RugbyTraining #PreseasonRugby #RugbyFitnessSupport the show