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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.
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Different Macros For Rugby Players
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High-Performance Mindset for Growth, Gains and Toughness w/ Coach C - Rugby Muscle Podcast
Today's podcast is a bit of a team therapy session for everyone involved with Rugby Muscle as we discuss the Ego, Perception, Reality, Truth, Identity…
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Reaching High-Level Performance, Public Health, Meditation & More w/ Medical Doctor Yusef Smith
Podcast with Doctor Yusef Smith 5:33 One the main reasons I've got you on the the pod is that you seem to have accomplished a fair bit, in a whole bunch of…
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Ego with Training & Results w/ John Clark - From Rugby to Strongman to World Record Endurance w/ John Clark - From Rugby to Strongman to World Record Endurance Athlete
John Clark joins the Rugby Muscle Podcast today to discuss his journey that has taken him from serious rugby player to UK's Strongest Man to Ironman to now…
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Rugby S&C in France, Boxing and the Importance of Basics - Rugby Muscle Podcast w/ Jack Westley
Big Booty Mix (w/ Download link) 3:05 Tell me your story of how you ended up in France doing s&c 8:42 Background in boxing 12:29 personal training lessons…
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What Can Rugby Players Learn From Powerlifters? - Rugby Muscle Podcast
In today's podcast TJ and Alex discuss things that rugby players can learn from their powerlifting counterparts, not just with their strength and conditioning…
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Sports Nutrition for Rugby w/ Marie Spano RD - protein, carb cycling, habits and more
8:30 How have you been handling the Pandemic with your athletes - any big changes? 10:07 What are some dietary considerations athletes need to make as they get…
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Rugby Conditioning - Rethinking Anaerobic vs Aerobic work w/ Sean Seale from Upside Strength
Today Sean Seale comes on the Podcast to reframe your thinking behind energy systems, and training - a fantastic, insightful episode. Enjoy! 08.36 Where are…
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Coaches Catch Up - Rugby vs Powerlifting vs Crossfit, Training Mindset w/ Alex from Kabuki Strength
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Keir Wenham-Flatt aka the “Rugby Strength Coach” - Where Strength & Conditioning is Wrong
Today we have Keir Wenham-Flatt, a huge influence on me as a coach. He is well known for challenging the system, so much so that he’s out creating his own…
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Running Ultramarathons & Deadlifting over 300kgs - How BOTH benefit you w/ Alex Viada
Alex Viada is THE man, this episode was a fantastic insight into building the strength and engine of legend, but also, just on being better and happy. 10:45…
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🍻 You CAN Drink Booze, and STILL Make Progress - Rugby Muscle Academy Preview
This week's video is from the Rugby Muscle Academy, guiding you through the question of alcohol and progress. Does beer really ruin your gains? short answer is…
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Steroids & PEDs in Sports - An open discussion w/ Broderick Chavez - Rugby Muscle Podcast
We've got something a little different here. Sports performance expert, biologist, chemist, Evil Genius and consultant to IFBB pros, olympians and athletes…
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The Rugby Strength and Conditioning Pyramid - A Re-Introduction & Important Points
Today we are revisiting the Rugby Strength and Conditioning Pyramid. Discussing why this was created, who it will help and how it solves for ALLL the common…
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What is Team Rugby Muscle?! Myo Reps, VO2 Max, Tips For Older Player & More - Rugby Muscle Q&A
2:09 WHAT IS TEAM RUGBY MUSCLE 11:59 Are you able to explain myo reps? . 16:17 Views on missing a session if it lands on a rugby day - example: Agility tempos…
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Sports Nutrition for Athletes is NOT Motivation/Discipline - HABITS w/ Dr Mel Davis - Rugby Muscle
Dr Melissa Davis from Renaissance Periodization and BJJ world fame comes on to discuss how we actually IMPLEMENT a new diet, or any change. Discussed here are…
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Jonny Watson - Propane Fitness, IPF World Championships, True Motivation & Training When Busy
Jonny from Propane Fitness comes onto the Podcast today to talk about his IPF world powerlifting experience, his enjoyment from competition, his motivation…
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RUGBY-SPECIFIC S&C Training vs General Fitness Explained - Rugby Muscle Programming 104
Today's Rugby Muscle Applied is the final installment of the rugby muscle Applied programming series. You'll get a look into why you need to be more specific…
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When To Build a Rugby Specific Program, Speed Training, Power Building Q&A
6:08 At this time of the year and with no exact date for when rugby will be back is it better to just follow a power building program to put on size and then…
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Coaches Catchup - Rugby S&C, Strongman, Olympic Lifting and How Our Training Looks - Regan Phillips
Today's podcast is a bit more of a candid chat with TJ and Regan Phillips of Regan's Rugby Strength and Conditioning. It's a bit all over the place, but this…
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How to PROGRESS Your Strength and Conditioning Training As a Rugby Player
Today's Rugby Muscle Applied looks at how you can progress your training week to week. Training should not just be one week where you aimlessly do the same…
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Q&A - "Lean Gains" is it a good approach? How to work conditioning into a strength program and more
Q&A - "Lean Gains" is it a good approach? How to work conditioning into a strength program and moew 6:05 Getting lean without losing too much muscle. 10:50 How…
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The Simplicity of Real Rugby S&C & Common Mistakes - James Hoffmann - Renaissance Periodization
Today on the Rugby Muscle Podcast Dr James Hoffman comes in to talk all things Athlete Training. Expect to understand why you need a needs analysis, why…
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Rugby Program 102 - The Rugby S&C Training Week (with Example Weeks!)
For today's Rugby Muscle Applied podcast, you get to discover what should go into your rugby training week. WAY TOO OFTEN athletes just immediately throw…
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Q&A Tendon Rehab, Moving from Gridiron to Rugby and more
4:13 Tj what was your thoughts on that match last weekend? And then the subsequent minimal changes to the starting XV? 14:46 And any tips on fixing quad tendon…
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Rugby Muscle Athlete Files - All Ireland League Prop Daragh - Nutrition & Training Review
All Ireland league prop and Rugby Muscle Elite Athlete Daragh features in today's Podcast in a bit of a candid edition, where his athlete check in was recorded…
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Special Techniques and Focus for Muscle Gain - Hypertrophy 104 - Rugby Muscle Applied
This episode of Rugby Muscle Applied completes the Hypertrophy series. We look at special techniques, why people often use them wrong, how you might be able to…
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LIVE Q&A Lockdown Motivation, 6 Nations, Measuring Speed & Progress and MORE
PUT RIGHT TIMES 2:25 While still in lockdown with no access to a gym, very limited equipment and with horrendous weather to contend with there are some of the…
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Guy Thompson - Going From National Leagues to the Premiership & Heineken Cup - Rugby Muscle Podcast
Guy Thompson has had one of the most interesting Pro Rugby Careers you will find. A unique, versatile back row who now plays with Ealing Trailfinders after…
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Nutrition For Muscle Gain - Rugby Muscle APPLIED - Hypertrophy 103
Today's Rugby Muscle Applied hypertrophy nutrition How you should eat for Muscle Gain, discussing the 2 main types of people, why bulking isn't what you think…
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Q&A How To Become Untackleable. Deadlifts and Core Strength
Zachary Bart I’ve always believed that wrestling/grappling is the best experience to simulate the contact portion of rugby. Does anyone have any drills they…
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"Testing" is a Waste Of Time (Almost Always) - Arguing For and Against (repost)
Because there was no Q&A recorded this week (with TJ in eye hospital), you get a repost of a BUMPER episode and an important conversation about fitness testing…
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The Biggest Mistake Athletes Make In The Gym (dont believe the hype) & Casual Update
Quite the casual Rugby Muscle Podcast today. 5 Star Reviews on iTunes and Spotify Screenshots and Subscriptions still appreciated Transformation Article and…
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Rugby Muscle Q&A Should you gain size for Rugby? Extra Conditioning for Rugby? The Pump?
Mr Johnstone - You mention 'glaring weaknesses' but I think the issue with a lot of players, including myself is that I don't actually know what my weakness…
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Fat Loss 103 - Nutrition to lose weight and boost rugby performance
Really giving you everything on this one as a full fat loss nutrition plan is laid out and explained. The rugby fat loss struggle. The plan to solve it The…
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Q&A Best Training For Rugby, Why Kettlebells Aren't Great, Building Speed, Conditioning and Muscle
Nick Hanson - I’m a college rugby player and just always looking for better workout regimes, training drills and etc. Locky jay- training differences between…
The Rugby Muscle PodcastHow To Plan Your Gym Training For Rugby AKA Periodization - Programming 101 - Rugby Muscle Applied
Today we will introduce the ANNUAL PLAN aka the Macrocycle and discuss why you need to plan your training. What to include in your plan and why. And then…
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Q&A The Problem With Weight Goals, Rugby Specific Conditioning & Lifting
Questions Iain Kennell-Webb How can I improve my nordics at home? Currently can get to about 45-50 degrees or so on the eccentric before going down. Hamilton…
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Christmas Special - Top 5 Take-Aways from 2020
Christmas Special - Top 5 Things from this year - Let me know your thoughts! The top 5 things: I grew my hair I came up short with my ambitions on Team Rugby…
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Q&A- Keeping the Body Guessing, Gaining Muscle When Overweight, Circuit Sessions During Work & more
Questions Sean Reynolds How do I keep the body guessing? Fitlete Nation Who are the flat earthers of the fitness industry?! Iain Kennell-Webb On the 200th…
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TJ's Rugby Training Christmas List Q&A 5 Things You Should / NOT Buy For Gains
Ho ho ho Today's Rugby Muscle Podcast brings you the top 5 things you should potentially look into buying this Holiday Season. We look at cooking equipment…
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Fat Loss 102 - The BEST TRAINING For Fat Loss + Performance
The Rugby Muscle APPLIED Series of Fat Loss continues with Fat Loss 102. In this episode all the different methods of training that you should be using for fat…
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Q&A HIIT, Pre/Post-Workout Fuel, Recommendations To Get In Shape For Pre-Season, Fat Loss and More
Beatriz- What Should I eat pre and post training? What is the best way to gain muscle? I mean, does this matter too much? What’s better options for pre…
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FAT LOSS 101 - How to Efficiently Lose Fat as a Rugby Player (and keep it off)
This new mini-series in Rugby Muscle APPLIED looks into FAT LOSS. How to become a lean, rugby playing machine. Today's episode digs into the overall process -…
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Q&A - How to Build Up Pull Ups, Strength vs Size for Beginners vs Advanced, Rugby IQ and More
Questions Warner Wyckoff How can I improve my rugby IQ and improve my rugby skills during these shitty times ? Stuart Luxembourg Logier What are your thoughts…
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200 Rugby, Fitness, Strength, Nutrition, Physique and Life lessons from 200 episodes of the Rugby Muscle Podcast
BOOM. We are 200 episodes deep! 200 lessons for 200 episodes, today’s Rugby Muscle Podcasts is just about facts, statements and tips to help on your rugby…
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Q&A - Do You Need Position-Specific Work? "Best Home Equipment", Dealing With Cafeteria Food
Questions Aelias McHam Thanks! What are some good lock specific workouts I can be doing to be become better at my specific position? Tj I'll answer this on…
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Hypertrophy 102 How To Plan and Progress Your Training To Add Muscle - Rugby Muscle Applied
Hypertrophy 102 How To Plan and Progress Your Training To Add Muscle We continue this series of Rugby Muscle APPLIED looking at HYPERTROPHY - how to gain…
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Q&A Motivation Muscle Growth and Organisation in Lockdown and more
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…
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Hypertrophy 101 How To Gain Muscle Effectively - Rugby Muscle Applied
Hypertrophy 101 How To Gain Muscle Effectively - Rugby Muscle Applied In this series of Rugby Muscle APPLIED we will be looking at HYPERTROPHY - how to gain…
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LIVE Q&A Workout Splits, Strength vs Size, Meditation, How to Train if there's No Rugby for a Long Time
Questions RalleFlex - when your building strength, will you most likely also get a little bit of size with it ? Iain Kennell Webb- What Guided Meditation…
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No Rugby For The Foreseeable Future?! No Gyms? Lockdown 2.0 - What YOU Can (& Should) Focus On In This Strange Time
No Rugby For The Foreseeable Future?! No Gyms? Lockdown 2.0 - What YOU Can (& Should) Focus On In This Strange Time For today's episode TJ runs through a…
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Q&A - Relationship with Carbs, Passing Power, Recommended Books and more Q&A
Questions Iain Kennell- Webb What are some books you think everyone should read at least once? Scott Atkins Wondered if you could either chat about it in your…
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Q&A - Mobility, Imbalances, Meal Prep, Conditioning and More
This week, Tj answers more questions from the Facebook Group: Locky Jay: - fix leg imbalances. - improve mobility.- see some examples of daily diets. Hamilton…
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Q&A Organizing Strength/Hypertophy/Power/Speed Training for Rugby, Rate of Muscle Gain and more
This weeks Facebook group questions - Ralleflex what do you think is the most important gym workout, for at guy who needs to be strong but very explosive? and…
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How I was Able to gain 16lbs of lean mass and lose body fat in 2020 - Rugby Muscle APPLIED
Today’s podcast has TJ giving a complete guide on how he was able to train to achieve his transformation during a global pandemic. Discussing the background…
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Q&A - Food Prep, Bodyweight Training, Pre-season Plans
Questions Rob Noble: Hi TJ, Thanks for the conditioning download, there's some good stuff in there. Unfortunately I don't have easy access to a commercial gym…
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Rugby Muscle APPLIED - Everybody Deloads, What? Why? How? When?
The first in a new series where TJ goes deep into topics that will help you understand exactly what you need to get the most out of your training. This week's…
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Q&A - How To Be More Effective In a Game, Hip Flexibility, Skills, Endurance.
Alan Findlay: Best way to improve hip flexibility. Kyle O'Leary: In your opinion what is the best way to work on passing (drills) when you are by yourself?…
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Q&A Getting Back Into Training, Sleep Routines, Recovery, Creatine
Stephan Kolper: i’m looking to rebuild muscle and conditioning. Goals 3km in 13 and 400x5DL. I played years ago but now I’m a somewhat fat bus driver who has…