EPISODE · Nov 12, 2020 · 45 MIN
Q&A Motivation Muscle Growth and Organisation in Lockdown and more
from The Rugby Muscle Podcast · host Rugby Muscle: Gym, Training, Diet and Strength and Conditioning
QUESTIONSMatt Lowe Is there any strengthening workout to help find that quick explosive out for a flanker out of Scrums ?David Thompson I’m coming back to Rugby after more time off than I played... I’m that old. I’m after getting into “survivable “ shape i’m doing what I need to do to avoid injury. I’m getting there with a base level of cardio and flexibility but need to start working on strength/size/ weight and speed. Here’s the question. Given we’re months away from match play, what training stages should I be looking to break the next 4 months down into?Iain Kennell Webb What was your go to bulking cereal? Are Cocoa pebbles like coco pops?! Can't get either up here, for a reasonable price anyway!Barclay WebsterHave listened to a few episodes and found what I have heard so far very helpful. Physical - general overall conditioning and improve speed and reaction times. Mental - motivation to keep going when training on ownAelias McHamMeal prep tips and basics like how to effectively ruck and carry ball and stuff Tyler Kugler Want to achieve muscle growth. I struggle with catching bugs and getting pulled away from a strict program. Lack of knowledge about programming. I submitted a 5 star rating!Barclay Webster Following on from comments on a recent pod about elliptical trainer, I was thinking about getting a rowing machine to help with aerobic work (idea being to reduce stress on leg joints and engage upper body more). Do you think this would be a worthwhile purchase?Gage Gibson Well I got to fat over quarantine Im back down to 210 but I need to put some muscle and and get back to lock shape for my college season. Im looking for rugby designed workouts and ways to control my nutrition like a clean bulk.)Lee Yun Escol Casinillo:Is hyperthropy program important if you are already huge or has bulky muscles? If so, How many weeks of hypertrophy prior to competition in a periodized program?More on Rugby Muscle Facebook GroupInstagramYouTubeWebsite with ArticlesSupport the show
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QUESTIONS Matt Lowe Is there any strengthening workout to help find that quick explosive out for a flanker out of Scrums ? David Thompson I’m coming back to Rugby after more time off than I played... I’m that old. I’m after getting into “survivable “ shape i’m doing what I need to do to avoid injury. I’m getting there with a base level of cardio and flexibility but need to start working on strength/size/ weight and speed. Here’s the question. Given we’re months away from match...
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