Rugby Forwards Club - Strength & Conditioning

Coach
Luke Lewis

Features
1 sessions per week
Must use App app to view and log training
Program Training
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Strength & Power
Strength and power underpin all athletic/physical qualities. This programme is built to increase these qualities in order for you to utilize them on game day to not only withstand the demands of the game, but to excel within it. Whether it is for maximal strength in scrum or explosive power in collisions, this programme gives you the tools to express this on the field!
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Speed & Endurance
The programme includes detailed speed progressions tailored to your position, ensuring you’re training for the exact distances, velocities, and movement patterns you’ll face in your training sessions & games. Additionally, there are detailed conditioning plans (on & off-feet) to build an unstoppable engine.
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Position Specific
This programme is built to improve the physical qualities that underpin the KPIs of a Front Row in order to be the most physically dominant version of yourself!
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Comprehensive Guide
Every exercise comes with clear video demonstrations and instructions inside the app. If you’ve never seen a movement before or you’re unsure on technique, you’ll have step-by-step guidance to ensure you’re training with confidence and getting the most out of every session.
Features
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Programming 4 days per week
All encompassing training: Strength, Power, Speed, Conditioning & Recovery
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Exercise Video Guidance
Instructional videos to guide your practice and make execution easy
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Delivered through TrainHeroic
No more PDFs. A comprehensive programme with video guidance and built in load/readiness tracking at your fingertips!
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Sample Week
Week 1 of 8-week program
Sunday
Week 1 Day 1

A

Jerk From Pins

3 x 5

B

Barbell Bench Press

6 x 3 @ 70 %

C

Lying Medball Chest Pass

3 x 5

D

DB Shoulder Press

3 x 8

E

Chin Up

2 x MAX

Strength/Power

F

Upper Body Volume

- DB Lateral Raise x 12 - Face Pull x 12 - DB Shrug x12 - Banded Neck Isometrics (30s Each Side - Front/Back/Sides) x2

Conditioning

G

Alactic Bike Intervals

Use a bike or preferably an assault bike. Max effort for 10s: 50s OFF x 10

Monday
Week 1 Day 2

A

Olympic Variant or Trap Bar Jump

3 x 5

B1

Squat Pattern of Choice

6 x 3 @ 70 %

B2

Step-Up Single Leg Jump

3 x 5

C

Banded KB Swing

3 x 8

Core & Carry Circuit

D

- Heavy DB Suitcase/Farmers Carry x 20m - Ab Wheel Rollouts x8 - Bodyweight Back Extensions x10 x2

Prep

E

Lower Body Isometric Circuit

Perform as a circuit - Proximal Copenhagen Hold x30s Each Leg - Lunge Isometric Hold x30s Each Leg - Glute Bridge Walk Out x2 x2 - Rest as much as needed between exercises - Rest 1-2mins between sets

Monday
Pre - Training Speed (10x10)

Conditioning

A

Speed Warm Up

General: - 5 mins of a General Movement of Choice (Low Intensity: Jogging, Bike, etc) - 5 mins of slow movement stretching Jump Circuit: - 5m Linear Pogos - 5m Lateral Pogos (Each Way) - 5m Split Stance Pogo (Switch In Air) - 5m Deep Tier Lunge Jump (Each Leg) - Keeling Drive Out (Two Steps Drive) x1 Each Leg - 15m Bound - 15m Prime Times Rest 30s between exercises. Speed Build: Accel 5m @ 80% Accel 5m @ 90% Walk back recovery

B

Varied Starts - 10m Accelerations

10 x 10

Tuesday
Recovery/Cardio Day

Conditioning

A

Off-Feet Steady State Conditioning

Your choice of mode - Assault Bike (Preferable) - Bike - Wattbike - Rower - Versaclimber Low intensity 20 total minutes Keep HR between 130-150bpm

Wednesday
Week 1 Day 4

A1

Medball Granny Toss

3 x 5

A2

Standing Rotation Pass

3 x 5

B

Sled Push Sprint

5 x 15 @ 20 %

C1

Banded 1/2 Squat From Pins

3 x 5 @ 50 %

C2

Banded Broad Jump

3 x 5

D1

Jerk From Pins

3 x 5 @ 50 %

D2

Hand Release Chin-Up

3 x 5

Strength/Power

E

Upper Body Volume

- DB Lateral Raise x 12 - Face Pull x 12 - DB Shrug x12 - Banded Neck Isometrics (30s Each Side - Front/Back/Sides) x2

Wednesday
Pre - Training Speed (8x15(

Conditioning

A

Speed Warm Up

General: - 5 mins of a General Movement of Choice (Low Intensity: Jogging, Bike, etc) - 5 mins of slow movement stretching Jump Circuit: - 5m Linear Pogos - 5m Lateral Pogos (Each Way) - 5m Split Stance Pogo (Switch In Air) - 5m Deep Tier Lunge Jump (Each Leg) - Keeling Drive Out (Two Steps Drive) x1 Each Leg - 15m Bound - 15m Prime Times Rest 30s between exercises. Speed Build: Accel 5m @ 80% Accel 5m @ 90% Walk back recovery

B

15m Accelerations

8 x 15

Saturday
Recovery/Cardio Day

Conditioning

A

Off-Feet Steady State Conditioning

Your choice of mode - Assault Bike (Preferable) - Bike - Wattbike - Rower - Versaclimber Low intensity 20 total minutes Keep HR between 130-150bpm

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FAQs
How long will I have access to this programme?
Lifetime access
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