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mengsk Posts: 54 Joined: 2003/10/31	2004/10/13, 04:39 PM Hey guys, well im 15 and im trying to get stronger for rugby season my goal is to get extremly strong lower body along with some shoulders. If anyone could give me some exercises that would help me that would be great.
Pritchard Posts: 1,212 Joined: 2004/03/02	2004/10/15, 12:49 PM squat, deadlifts, shoulder press -------------- *NOT A TART* A.D.F.
pimple Posts: 490 Joined: 2003/07/08	2004/10/15, 01:15 PM just work your whole body and strengthen everything... -------------- The following sentence is true. The previous sentence is false.
ioioio Posts: 302 Joined: 2004/01/29	2004/10/16, 05:01 AM I began practising rugby myself at the beginning of this year. What i've learned is that the shoulders are the most important part of rugby as it involves tackles all the time. Do some shoulder exercises, and squats and deadlifts as pritchard said.
Pritchard Posts: 1,212 Joined: 2004/03/02	2004/10/16, 10:15 AM i never did any of that back in my rugby days, proably why i got hurt alot. messed up my knees too. and possibly my mental agility. -------------- *NOT A TART* A.D.F.
mengsk Posts: 54 Joined: 2003/10/31	2004/10/16, 10:48 PM Thanks for the advice im gonna start training immeditatly
oscarg Posts: 198 Joined: 2004/04/05	2004/10/17, 08:59 PM Here is a great combo! Leg Extentions - Quads Leg Curls - Hams Seated Row - Back Alt. DB Curl or Hammer Curl - Biceps Seated Overhead Triceps Extention - Triceps :dumbbell:
bazovheath Posts: 2 Joined: 2005/03/02	2005/03/04, 03:30 PM i am trying to improve my power,strength and speed for the rugby season if someone could help me with a training program i could use to achieve this or even give me some exsercises i could use but keep in mind i am only 16 and only way a measly 120 pounds and i am 5ft 9.
mengsk Posts: 54 Joined: 2003/10/31	2005/03/04, 07:31 PM I've found that plyometrics has been great for my agility and speed so far, and for strength as said above work on those exercises (squats deadlifts etc.)my advice is 2 not overtrain your upperbody rugby is literally 75% lower body.
johnjr Posts: 28 Joined: 2005/01/04	2005/03/04, 08:17 PM Hey, first awsome sport eh. Have been away from it for years but my advise for you is to be strong in gen. Do squats, dead lifts especially. I belive the forwards in rugby need more shoulder strengh then backs. I was a scrum half so I trained with both the backs and forwards. I think because of the nature of the sport strong legs are also a must. Ultimatly this sport utilizes total body strength. In my honest opinion. Happy training, and enjoy! I am actually thinking about joining the city team this year now that my life has time for it. I miss playing it so much....... CHEERS!