Weights

So you are an amateur rugby player with limited time and gym equipment to get ready for the season?
No problem!
Below you will find a simple but effective weight training programme to help you get your muscle mass, strength and power up to speed for the season as best as possible in only 3 months.

Use the Session for this programme as a guide.


 

 

The programme is easy to follow and implement and even the most basically equipped gyms should suffice as it is mostly free weights based (Barbell and Dumbbell).

Training Plan

ALL RESISTANCE TRAINING WORKOUTS MUST BE PRECEDED BY THE FOLLOWING

  • Warm-up : 5 min (Cycle, jog, skip, etc)
  • Dynamic Stretching & Mobilization: 5 min (Glutes & Lower back NB!)

Other Important Guidelines

  • Use as heavy a weight as possible but you must be able to complete the prescribed sets and reps.
  • Adjust the weight as you fatigue so that set and rep completion is accomplished without loss or form or technique.
  • Use strict form and control during all exercises.
  • Make sure you can perform the exercise correctly before attempting under load, especially any explosive movements.

Phase 1 (Week 1- 4)

Sets, Reps & Rest

  • Block 1 Exercises: 5 Sets Each, Rep Sequence 12,12,10,10,8

  • Block 2 Exercises: 4 Sets Each, Rep Sequence 12,10,10,8
  • Block 3 Exercises: 3 Sets each, Rep Sequence 12,10,8
  • Core & Stability as prescribed.
  • Rest 90 – 120sec bt supersets and circuit combos.

PHASE 1 WEEKLY TRAINING PROGRAMME

DAY 1 (Monday)

DAY 2 (Tuesday)

DAY 4 (Thursday)

DAY 5 (Friday or Sat)

Block 1 Exercises

(Super Set)

Block 1 Exercises

(Super Set)

Block 1 Exercises

(Super Set)

Block 1 Exercises

(Super Set)

B/B Squat

Bench Press

 

Dead lift

B/B Press

Front Squat

Bench Press

Dead lift

Standing D/B Press

Block 2 Exercises

(Circuit)

Block 2 Exercises

(Circuit)

Block 2 Exercises

(Circuit)

Block 2 Exercises

(Circuit)

B/B Curls

D/B Step Ups (Climbing)

Push Ups (10-20)

B/B Rows

 

D/B Lateral Raises

 

Narrow Grip Bench Press

 

D/B Curls

 

D/B Step Ups (Single leg)

 

Decline Push Ups (10-20)

 

One Arm D/B Rows

D/B Front Raises

Dips

Block 3 Exercise

(Circuit)

Block 3 Exercise

(Circuit)

Block 3 Exercise

(Circuit)

Block 3 Exercise

(Circuit)

Incline D/B Press (Bench)

Reverse D/B Lunges

D/B Hammer Curls

Pull Ups (max) or Lat Pull Down

 

Bent Over Reverse D/B Flyes

 

 

Incline D/B Press

(Swiss Ball)

 

Walking Lunges (D/B or B/B)

 

D/B Hammer Twist Curls

 

Pull Ups (max) or Lat Pull Down

Bent Over Reverse D/B Flyes

 

Core & Stability

Complete x 2/3

Swiss Ball Hip raises x 10

Bridge/Plank 30 secs

Med Ball Crunch & Toe Touches x 10-15 (feet up)

 

Core & Stability

Complete x 2/3

 

Swiss Ball Roll Outs x 8/10

-Push Up Position & Knee to Elbow Touches x 12

Side Plank 30s change sides

 

Core & Stability

Complete x 2/3

 

Swiss Ball Hip raises x 10

Bridge/Plank 30 secs

Med Ball Crunch & Toe Touches x 10-15 (feet up)

 

Core & Stability

Complete x 2/3

Swiss Ball Roll Outs x 8/10

-Push Up Position & Knee to Elbow Touches x 12

Side Plank 30s change sides

 

 

RugbyIQ: Amateur Rugby 3 Month Gym Programme – Part 1

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