The Rugby Muscle Podcast
The Rugby Muscle Podcast – Gym, Training, Diet and Strength and Conditioning. The podcast for rugby players of all ages and abilities that will help you lose fat, add muscle, strength and power and perform better on the pitch than ever before, with expert guests and unique stories from around the world, the Rugby Muscle Podcast cuts the crap to give you a simple no BS approach to your nutrition and training.
The Rugby Muscle Podcast
5 Reasons Rugby Players Shouldn't Train Like Bodybuilders
In this episode, I break down why rugby players shouldn’t train like bodybuilders if they want to perform at their best on the pitch. I share the key differences between bodybuilding and rugby training, why strength and conditioning matter more than just looking big, and how to actually train like an athlete.
00:00 Intro
01:27 More Than Just Muscle Growth
02:40 Conditioning is Key
03:53 Functional Muscle Performance
06:25 Managing Fatigue and Training Load
08:13 The Fun and Reward of Training Like an Athlete
10:03 Embrace the Rugby Athlete Mindset
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