Conditioning Blog

Conditioning guru Steve Mac is a big believer that most rugby players don’t train their legs properly. Their upper body vs leg strength ratios are often the wrong way round! "I have seen lots of players that can push out bench presses of over 150kgs but can’t properly squat with 100kgs across their back." Fact is, You are doing yourself a huge injustice if you don’t train your legs properly. Read on and watch a video that shows perfect execution.

Core training became the buzz word in training a few years back and anybody who knows anything about strength and conditioning knows this is an important part of your conditioning.

Plyometric training has been shown to be one of the most effective methods for improving  explosive power. It is important to remember that there are two components to strength,  maximum strength and fast speed strength (power). Your power is crucial to on field performance.

There is no doubt that the new break down laws and not being allowed to move after a kick until put on side by the kicker, have had a significant effect on the way the game is currently being played. There is therefore a need for the conditioning priorities and emphasis to be re-evaluated, addressed and implemented.

Steve Mac looks at the concept of game specific endurance, which along with strength, forms the foundation of your or- if you are a coach - your player's performance capabilities.