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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.
Episodes
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Dr Scott Stevenson - Mechanisms of Growth, Overtraining, "Functional Muscle" and Individual Muscle Differences
Today is the second podcast with bodybuilding, science and training expert Dr Scott Stevenson. This 2 Part podcast will cover the 3 mechanisms of hypertrophy…
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Q&A Year-Round Periodisation Planning, Recovery, Supplements, Hypertrophy and more
Locky: Playing year-round and setting up training. - In the Japan club system, there is normally 1 month off for summer and the rest of the time you have 1 -2…
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Dr Scott Stevenson - Hypertrophy Expert - How To Grow Quality Muscle
Today on the Rugby Muscle Podcast TJ is joined by bodybuilding, science and training expert Dr Scott Stevenson. As one of the most sought-out bodybuilding…
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Rugby Muscle Q&A - Making Training FUN, Conditioning Options, Neck Hypertrophy and More.
Locky - Some fun things to do in the GYM to mix things up? How to make Cardio fun?? Locky - Thoughts on 1/4 Squats. Locky - Increasing neck size- without…
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Q&A - Training Splits, Why is Full Body Best? Are Bodybuilders Wrong?
This week, Tj answers 1 main questions and takes a DEEP DIVE into bodypart vs full body training splits, why full body is better for rugby players and some…
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Why Most Rugby Fitness “Tests” are a Waste Of Time, What You Should Be Doing w/ Alex from Athlete Testing
Today’s Rugby Muscle Podcast has old time OG Alex joining Tj to discuss all different types of testing, why they are done, why most are stupid, and what you…
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Q&A - Stronger Leg Drive, Trap Bar vs Straight Bar, CBD and Returning After 3 Years Out Of Rugby
TJ's back on the Rugby Muscle Athletes Facebook Group answering YOUR questions: This week, they are: *JOSEPH - Hey Tj, would like to know what you would…
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"Taming the Inner Fat-Kid", Relationships with food and training, Sabotage and my Ultimate Diet 2.0 w/ Colby Knepp
Today Colby Knepp joins TJ for a "bro chat" where they discuss all things about the mental side of dieting, training and life as we go through it, TJ also…
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Sean Seale from Upside Strength - Rugby Pre Season, How Amateur Players Should Train, Conditioning, Speed Training, S&C Coach Lessons
It was a huge honour to have Sean Seale from Upside Strength joining the podcast. Today's episode touches on many different areas but is fantastic at helping…
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Q&A Gaining Mass / Protein For Rugby Players / Collisions / Young Athlete Training
Answering more questions from the Facebook Group: - Hey TJ, really struggling to put on weight, I feel like I’m eating a lot. I have a healthy enough diet, I…
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Losing Over 35lb During Lockdown | Returning To Rugby After a Double Leg Break | Gym Progress and Life as an Amateur Player w/ Sean Reynolds
Today's guest on the Rugby Muscle Podcast is Sean Reynolds, an Irish Amateur player who rediscovered his love for the game and has overcome some serious…
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Q&A | The Perfect Day's Training | Sleeping After Training | Squat Progress | Mobility/Recovery Workouts
First off; thank you for making this page and podcast an absolute must-have of information for beginners to the extreme athletes of the world. You would be…
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Kevin Shattock S&C Coach & Researcher - Why You Should Use "Autoregulation" and Velocity-Based Training
Today's Podcast has the knowledgable Kevin Shattock on for an awesome interview where he and TJ discuss his background, S&C trends, his research into…
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Fasting For Rugby Athletes - Should You Do It?! COMPLETE Breakdown *Bonus Episode*
A FULL Breakdown of different fasting diets and the circumstances in which you might use them. More on Rugby Muscle Facebook Group Instagram YouTube Website…
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Getting The Most From Your Training | Making Big Hits and Tackles | Explosive Training | Recovery
Questions Answered this week: - I’m roughly the same minus all the powerlifting and solid strength lol. I took a year off rugby because the birth of my son…
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Q&A - Tests For Progress, Intermittent Fasting, Front Row Training & More
Back with another Q&A Podcast, enjoy!!! More on Rugby Muscle Facebook Group Instagram YouTube Website with Articles Support the show
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Rugby Athlete's Nutrition - Energy, Recovery, Inflammation and Common Myths (Keto) Debunked! w/ Sports Dietician Marie Spano
Marie Spano is a Registered Dietician who has experience in the NFL, MLB, NBA and a ton of other settings. We discuss best strategies to train hard, perform…
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Muscle Imbalances, Macro Breakdowns, 4 Day Split, Junior moving to Men's rugby, Weight Gain, Snatch and Clean & Jerk - Rugby Muscle Q&A
So after not shifting the Christmas weight and then putting on another half stone first couple of weeks of lockdown I got my ass into gear and have lost just…
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The Importance Of Testosterone - A Complete Guide to Problems and Solutions w/ Ali Gilbert
In today's Rugby Muscle Podcast, TJ is joined by Ali Gilbert - a coach who combines training, nutrition, and lifestyle guidance to alter body composition…
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How To Progress with 1 Or 2 Sessions Only In-Season, Morning Training, Top 5 Exercises & More Nutrition
Today's question yo: Thanks for adding me to the group TJ. Im Andy, a scrum-half playing for a small club in Dublin. I would like to know; what are the most…
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Rugby Without Scrums?! Discussing the new World Rugby Law Changes
A brief discussion on the World Rugby Law changes that have been approved. Why they are in place, why they are REEEALLY in place, and what YOU can do going…
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Q&A - Motivation, Dynamic Speed, Fitness, Training Priorities & Skills
1. I’m trying to get back into shape to play more next season and struggle to keep motivated when I start a program, so was wondering if anyone had tips on how…
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Q&A - "Bulking" and "Cutting" Approaches, Playing v Coaching v BJJ, Pre-Game Nutrition, Periodisation Plan
Hi I’m an amateur player just looking to better myself. Would you recommend a cut/bulk cycle for someone looking to gain muscle? If so how would you look to…
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Dr James Hoffman - What Rugby Players Should Be Doing During and After the Lockdown - How/where to allocate your volume
Todays podcast has Dr James Hoffman from Renaissance Periodization coming by to drop some awesome knowledge. Dr James and TJ discuss what athletes should be…
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Top Tips For Avoiding Injuries and Play Your Best Into Your 30s and 40s
Today's Podcast goes in-depth on how older athletes can remain athletes and play rugby as often as they can. A comprehensive guide to the best ways to train…
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How To Adapt Using Systems & Other Lessons From Decades of Elite-Level Strength and Conditioning w/ Lee Eldridge
Lee Eldridge is a Strength and Conditioning Coach who has worked with London Welsh, Blackheath Rugby, Fulham, Watford, IMG Academy, Wales Hockey and a number…
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Westside Training Program For Rugby?! - What is Westside, Why it's successful, What elements you should and shouldn't use.
Todays podcast has TJ and Alex answering the following question: Hey bud. I was just asking if you would discourage completing a strength cycle or conjugate…
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Become a World Class Strength-Athlete - Dedication and Understanding of the Training Process w/ Kitty Lee
Today we have the pleasure of talking with a top-10 ranked powerlifter, Kitty Lee. To say she is strong would be an understatement, we hear of her journey of…
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"HACK" BACK LOCKDOWN SNACKS - Nutritional Strategies to Deal With Being at Home Without Messing Up Your Diet
After dealing with a number of members having a tough time trying to snack less whilst being stuck at home I whipped up an in-depth talk on strategies that you…
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S&C In Italian Rugby (Serie A), Dealing With the Coronavirus Crisis, Coaching a Large Squad with Culture to Success - Fraser Murray Coach FMT
Note - If you notice some sketchy sound at the start, it goes after around 5 minutes of so Hello. Today's Rugby Muscle Podcast in Isolation features TJ being…
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Legs vs Fingers? Deadlifts, Lower Back Injuries, Knee Problems and More - Rugby Muscle Q&A -
When you’re putting shoes on, which shoe do you put on first? (Left or right) And why? Are massage guns worth the hype? More so as alternative to sporadic…
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Shelter-At-Home-Hacks - How to Stay In Shape, Train Properly and Make Progress on Anything Whilst Staying At Home #152
Hi! In today's Rugby Muscle Podcast has TJ running through his top tips and hacks to get you to the other side of the Coronavirus pandemic more productive…
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Dan Cottrell - How to Improve as a Player During the Coronavirus Pandemic - The Client-Coach Relationship and more...
This week has been a strange one, not just for the Rugby Muscle Podcast but for pretty much the entire world. Nevertheless it was AWESOME to have notorious…
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150th LIVE Q&A w/ TJ & Alex COVID-19 Initial Thoughts, deloading, reloading, squats and more....
The old band got back together to answer questions from our Rugby Muscle Athletes Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/747438958657780/ Obviously the…
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Returning to Rugby - S&C for School Kids and World Class Drivers - Nutrition Chat - Matt Dickens Performance Coach
Today TJ is joined on the Pod by previous guest Matt Dickens discussing his return to rugby after retirement, why he did it and what he did to seamlessly slot…
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Hypertrophy Hacks 001 - 10 Concepts That Will Boost Your Muscle Growth - Rugby Muscle Podcast 148
Whats up?! TJ's back with a solopisode today starting a new "hacks" series, there are many simple wins that you MUST do in order to gain muscle. They are…
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Crossfit, Powerlifting, Myths and Why You Should Be Well-Rounded w/ George Pagan III - Rugby Muscle Podcast 147
This week TJ is joined by Fitlete owner George Pagan to discuss everything training, why being well-rounded is really going to benefit you as a player…
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Sport Sleep Coach Nick Littlehales (Team GB, England Rugby, Man Utd) On Sleep and Recovery as a Whole - RMP 146
An important episode on how to practically approach sleep and recovery as a rugby player and athlete… Find more on Nick’s stuff: www.sportsleepcoach.com…
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STOP Mental Masturbation NOW - Why You SHOULDN'T Be Looking For More Fitness Information - 6 Nations Review #145
This was a quick rant because you can't have tips if you don't know what you're trying to improve - hope you found it helpful! Support the show
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Practical Fat Loss, Nutrition and Training - 1 More Gamechangers Chat - Big Nick Whiteman #144
In today's episode of the Rugby Muscle Podcast TJ is joined by Big Nick Whiteman to discuss nutrition, training, hypertrophy and good ol' plant-based…
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Q&A - 6 Nations, Starting Olympic Lifts, Plant-Based Lunch Thoughts, Union vs League, Quarter Squats RMP #143
After a 6 Nations review and preview, TJ answers the following questions from the Rugby Muscle Athletes Facebook Page: Love some info on Hip and Ankle…
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How Hard Do You NEED To Push Yourself? What To Do With Injuries like Tendonitis? 6 Nations Predictions - TJ Q&A #142
Today TJ is answering a bunch of questions from the Rugby Muscle Athletes Facebook group which you can join here…
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How To Gain Lean Muscle - The Hardest Thing To Successfully Achieve in the Gym - Hypertrophy / Bodybuilding - Rugby Muscle Podcast 141
Think gaining effective muscle is easy? Think again. Today TJ goes over a complete guide explaining why gaining muscle is difficult and how to do it…
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Steroids in Rugby, Stronger Passing, Booze & Sleep and More - TJ Q&A - Rugby Muscle Podcast 140
Steroids in Rugby - what is your opinion? I’ve noticed my pass power isn’t great, my pass fades on me a little - anything I can do in the gym to increase this?…
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3 Things You Need To STOP Doing in 2020 To Make Real Progress #139
Setting endless things that you need to do in the new year sucks.... but making no progress sucks.... how do we fix this? By NOT doing these three things…
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2019 Review - The Most Important Part of Goal Setting - Grappling, Conditioning, Plant-Based Stuff, Making Gains and Having Fun
https://www.facebook.com/groups/747438958657780/permalink/2574645992603725/ This is the link to submit your goals! It's all there in the title mate. Enjoy!!…
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Everything Hypertrophy w/ Dr Mike Israetel - Practicalities of Gaining Muscle as a Rugby Player - Podcast 137
In this episode, TJ talks with Dr Mike Israetel. This guy is an absolute genius when it comes to gaining muscle and training efficiently. You'll want to listen…
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Q&A - Books for Rugby S&C, Training the Day After a Game and Post-Training Food and Podcast Update - RMP 136
Questions today mate: Any thoughts or recommendations about books for rugby s&c? Lifting Sunday after game day. What would you prescribe? What Position Do you…
The Rugby Muscle PodcastTop 5 Lower Body Exercises, World Cup Final Review and More Q&A - Rugby Muscle Podcast 135
Today the Rugby Muscle Podcast is back as TJ gives us a quick World Cup Final Review and answers a bunch of Instagram questions. Massage Guns as a recovery…
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World Cup FINAL Preview & Game Changers Documentary Review - A Scientifically Plant-Based Eater's Perspective
Previewing the England v South Africa Rugby World Cup Final Support the show
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From Chubby Student To Faster Master w/ Rugby Muscle Model Tom Lawley #133
TJ is joined on this podcast by Tom Lawley, and we discuss his whole journey through nutrition, training and rugby. We talk about how he transformed his body…
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Keto Diets - The Pros/Cons for People & Rugby Players, Practicalities and Rationalities - World Cup 1/4 Review and Semi Final Preview
In today's episode, TJ discusses the pros, cons and ins and outs of ketogenic dieting. Why you may want to use keto and why it's potentially a bad idea for…
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Exactly What To Eat On GameDay & Differences For Cutting/Bulking- World Cup 1/4 Final Preview - Nutrition Q&A 2
In today's episode, TJ discusses the World Cup quarter-finals, gives his predictions and answers the following question. What should I eat before, during and…
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Nutrition Q&A #1 - Low Carb Diets, Nutrition when injured and what courses to learn from plus some World Cup 2019 thoughts - Rugby Muscle Podcast 129
Time for a Nutrition Q&A! The world of nutrition has probably got a lot more confusing over recent years thanks to idiots on the internet, luckily ya boy has…
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Using Recipes to Stay Consistent With Your Diet w/ RecipeIQ App Founder Ken Leeser #130
Today TJ discusses more nutrition nuances with the Recipe IQ App found Ken Leeser. If you're tracking your diet (as you should) you should download the…
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Rugby World Cup 2019! Round 1 thoughts, predictions for the tournament and what you should look for
In today's episode TJ rambles on about his thoughts for the world cup. Please support the show by spreading the word however you wish to Support the show
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How starting easy can GROW into HUGE progress - 2019 Goals Update, Vegetarianism, BJJ, Weights, Yoga and Life #127
Hey all, Welcome to the first ever Carpisode! Forgive the lower audio quality, but this allows me to get more of these out. Today, I go over the goals I set…
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Dr Jacob Reed - Mental Toughness, Why GENERAL work is often better than specialist, How to build athleticism and power in Rugby Players #126
In today's Rugby Muscle Podcast you have the honor of listening once again to the VERY wise words of Dr Jake Reed of UNI and Renaissance Periodization. Dr Reed…
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Supplement Scams / Recommendations, Mobility Help, Imbalances and Scrum-Specific Work - TJ Q&A #125
How to improve mobility in ankles, hips, shoulders? Types of corrective exercises support with imbalances, such as glutes, hip flexors, VMOs and others not…
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Why Your Training SHOULD NOT Be Perfect - A Case For Strength & Conditioning Minimalism #124
With the premise of the episode in mind, I'm going to keep this description short. Please help spread the Podcast word with Screenshots on your IG Stories or…