Rugby Forwards Club - Strength & Conditioning

Coach
Luke Lewis

Features
4 sessions per week
Must use App app to view and log training
Team Training
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Yearly Programming
This subscription is written to take care of you specific needs in all phases of the season you are in. So whether you are looking to stay explosive in-season, or aerobically fitter in pre-season, we have what you need.
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Gym Sessions
Gym session will aim to improve your physical qualities throughout the different phases of the season. More importantly they are planned to help you perform your best when you need it matters most, on game day!
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Speed & Conditioning
The subscription includes detailed speed progressions and conditioning sessions that will match the needs of the phase of the season you are in
Features
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Programming 5 days per week
Daily strength, conditioning, and skill training that’s accessible and challenging for athletes of any level or background
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Mental Exercises
Structured mental training exercises to cultivate your inner strength
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Exercise Video Guidance
Instructional videos to guide your practice and make execution easy
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Committed Teammates
A vibrant community that will keep you pushing to unlock your best
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Delivered through TrainHeroic
Access through the app
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Sample Week
I will write fresh programming weekly. You’ll get notifications when they’re ready
Monday
Upper Body Strength & Power

A

Jerk From Pins

3 x 5 @ 60 %

B1

Barbell Bench Press

8, 6, 5 @ 65, 70, 72 %

B2

Lying Medball Chest Pass

3 x 5

C1

Pendlay Row

3 x 8

C2

DB Shoulder Press

3 x 8

Strength/Power

D

Upper Body Volume

- DB Lateral Raise x 12 - DB Shrug x12 - Banded Neck Isometrics (30s Each Side - Front/Back/Sides) x2 Rest as much as needed (limited) Rest 60-90s between sets

E1

Bicep Exercise of Choice

2 x 12

E2

Tricep Exercise of Choice

2 x 12

F

Off-Feet Conditioning

2 x 0:10 @ 10

Tuesday
Pre - Training Speed

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
Lower Body Strength & Power

A

Olympic Variant or Trap Bar Jump

3 x 5

B1

Squat Pattern of Choice

8, 6, 5 @ 65, 70, 72 %

B2

Rocker Vertical Jump

3 x 5

C

Barbell RDL

3 x 8

Core & Carry Circuit

D

- Heavy DB Suitcase/Farmers Carry x 20m - Ab Wheel Rollouts x8 - Bodyweight Back Extensions x10 x2 Rest 2mins between sets

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

Wednesday
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

Thursday
Pre - Training Speed

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

20m Acceleration

8 x 20

Thursday
Full Body Power/Primer

A1

Medball Granny Toss

3 x 5

A2

Standing Rotation Pass

3 x 5

B

Banded 1/2 Squat From Pins

3 x 5 @ 50 %

C1

Jerk From Pins

3 x 5

C2

Hand Release Chin-Up

3 x 5

D

DB Bench Press

3 x 8

Accessories

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

Prep

F

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

FAQs
What level of rugby do I have to play to join?
ANY! The goal for RFC is to provide professional coaching to anyone who wants to get better
Is this just a gym programme?
No, you will also get comprehensive conditioning and speed sessions
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