EPISODE · Dec 23, 2025 · 18 MIN
Upper Body Movements Every Rugby Player Needs
from The Rugby Muscle Podcast · host Rugby Muscle: Gym, Training, Diet and Strength and Conditioning
In this episode, I break down the most effective upper body movements I use to build real rugby strength and on-field performance. This isn’t bodybuilding or powerlifting, it’s practical training that carries over directly to tackles, contact, and shoulder resilience.00:00 Intro02:18 Pull-ups05:50 Bench press07:58 Explosive push-ups 10:52 Single-arm rows 13:07 Face pulls14:23 Tricep extensions15:43 Hammer curls 16:45 Wrap up Join Team Rugby MuscleGet personalised 1on1 Coaching from me for S&CGet early access to the ALL-NEW 5-day Rugby Athlete BlueprintSupport the show
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In this episode, I break down the most effective upper body movements I use to build real rugby strength and on-field performance. This isn’t bodybuilding or powerlifting, it’s practical training that carries over directly to tackles, contact, and shoulder resilience. 00:00 Intro 02:18 Pull-ups 05:50 Bench press 07:58 Explosive push-ups 10:52 Single-arm rows 13:07 Face pulls 14:23 Tricep extensions 15:43 Hammer curls 16:45 Wrap up Join Team Rugby Muscle Get ...
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