Q&A Best Training For Rugby, Why Kettlebells Aren't Great, Building Speed, Conditioning and Muscle

Nick Hanson - I’m a college rugby player and just always looking for better workout regimes, training drills and etc.Locky jay- training differences between league and unionRob Brown -As a 40 year old guy, I want to learn how to stay strong and mobile as I play veteran rugby.Napoleon Santos - looking to up my fitness level. bodybuilding is nit in my agenda. but I would like to be/appear more rugby fit.Jelle Otter- With a high metabolism, I am always struggling with keeping the build up mass. So looking for the ideal combo of high interval cardio and maintaining/building muscle mass. Since I am a not the most tall flanker, weight is key.Real Maz- How can I be more explosive on the rugby field?Kyle Danilczak- Tips on training mid season when you are fatigued and sore?Nick Hanson- I’m working on getting my speed back and right now doing Weighted Sled Hill Sprints along with a lifting sessions devoted to legs every week which includes Power Cleans. Squats, Weighted Step-Ups and Single Leg Squats. Is there anything else I can do to help build back up my speed?Simon Dickson- What place would you say there is in rugby for kettlebell training? How useful are kettlebell swings for rugby? I don't tend to see professionals using/talking about them much- why is that? if I’m at training twice a week, getting good cardio in there. With three other days in the gym, what would a good workout be for a lighter weight second row looking to get stronger?At the moment I am in a hypertrophy stage of training, are kettlebell HIIT workouts worth my time at the moment? Or stick with the barbell? Thanks!More on Rugby Muscle Facebook GroupInstagramYouTubeWebsite with Articles Support the show