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In this video, as a prelude to his Rugby Strength Primer series, ex Bath, Connacht, Bristol S&C coach Paul Bunce talks with Producer Warren on the difference between Rugby Strength and Gym Strength and how to correctly train for Rugby Strength.
Paul starts his series with the isometric squat.
It is an excellent exercise to apply a static force, to stimulate the neuromuscular system and got good carry over to line outs and jumping activities in rugby due to the joint angles and the force, outcomes that it gives you.
Paul is a big fan of using a bit of concentric power type activity with a plyometric as part of your primers.
In this session he has his player (Tom), doing a hand clean and a jumping activity.
The aim being quick across the ground and need to get elevation.
In this session Paul is aiming for his player Tom to apply the strength qualities that were fired up into a skill that can transfer onto the field.
In this case, his jump performance at the lineout by the vertical jump applying the force into the ground as much as possible to get as high as possible.
Rugby is a game that requires a lot of strength and speed and it’s better to run into space than contact!
In this session Paul presents a series of exercises to try to enhance players footwork, agility, and evasive qualities on the field.
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cheers Buncy…was a student of yours at CIT love your mahi
very clear and useful!!!!
The most important thing he said was that there is a difference between gym fit and rugby fit, and that position specific training is important.
This is a very useful video and applicable to all levels. Thanks Paul
Very intrested
Awesome Paul.Im a big fan of rugby strength.
Great start, any other vids available on this?
Very interesting and important. I look forward to the coming videos on this.
