Rugby Coaching Drills Video Library

Press ups

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Press ups

An exercise for the chest, shoulders and triceps using only your body weight.

Power and Strength

Step ups

This exercise is an excellent method of developing the strength and aerobic endurance of the player - and with the requirement of little or no equipment.

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Dumbell single arm row

A specialised exercise for the physically developed player who wants to develop strength in the posterior deltoid, latissimus dorsi, trapezius, rhomboids and tricep.

Full dips on bars

An advanced technique for players able to support and develop/train with their own body-weight, usually requires specific equipment.

Bench dips

An excellent advanced body weight exercise that works the majority of the upper body musculature, focusing on the triceps.

Dumbell squat and press

A good functional exercise that combines two elements simulating the demands of lifting a player in the lineout - the squat and press are explosive movements.

Group sit up

An essential part of developing the rugby player is to develop the abdominal region. This exercise allows you to work this part of the body as a team.

Barbell curls

This exercise is a free weight exercise and focuses on the muscles in the arms, the biceps specifically.

Dumbell Lateral Lifts

This exercise develops the medial deltoids in the shoulders.

Bench Press

This exercise is an effective method of preparing athletes for playing the game. The bench press should only be used by players who are physically able to, and ready to, use free wights