Rugby – The key throughout is to increase your ability to create power. Training tips achieve power and explosiveness

Scott Laidler

“We can essentially define power as the multiplication of strength and speed through a particular movement. In the case of rugby, these are most likely to be throwing, jumping, pushing and movements that exert a lateral force (tackling, in other words). This being the case, to train like a rugby player you need to focus on select exercises that work multiple muscle groups and mimic the demands of a rugby match.

To be a rugby player, you have to train like one. While I’m not a rugby coach, I’ve taken note of the movement patterns and physical demands on the athletes involved. As a result, I’ve compiled five exercises that will allow you to improve your performance through these movements in a Rugby specific scenario. The key throughout is to increase your ability to create power.” …… see the five excercises with video on url >> http://www.telegraph.co.uk/men/active/10473008/How-to-develop-power-like-a-rugby-player.html