The wall drill addresses basic speed and acceleration mechanics that provide the foundation for all movements in Rugby League. This drill helps to develop underpinning speed mechanics such as postural strength/body position, foot strike and triple extension in a controlled […]
Continue ReadingCaffeine is probably the most widely used pharmacological substance in the world. We all know how good that first cup of coffee in the morning can feel. Caffeine has been used widely in sport for over 20 years. It is […]
Continue ReadingEvery professional sporting organisation or club has a ‘culture’. There are 5 provinces in Australia for the Super Rugby competition each with their own culture. They all play Rugby Union and all lift weights, run and train speed. The coach […]
Continue ReadingRugby League, as with any collision sport, requires a strong base from which to perform powerful movements such as tackling and wrestling. As well as developing basic strength and hypertrophy, the addition of chains means that this exercise addresses stability […]
Continue ReadingRugby League is a high intensity, high speed sport that requires repetitive powerful movements to be performed in movements such as accelerating, sprinting and tackling. The deep barbell squat is primarily used to develop the players strength through range, but […]
Continue ReadingRugby League, as with any collision sport, requires a strong base from which to perform powerful movements such as tackling and wrestling. This exercise addresses outer range strength and stability through the shoulders and pectoral girdle allowing the player to […]
Continue ReadingI am often asked from people why they get ‘itchy’ skin after taking pre-workout supplements. The answer lies in a common amino acid found in most pre-workout formulas called B-alanine. B-alanine is an amino acid that has been found to […]
Continue ReadingThe sport of triathlon has become increasingly popular since its humble beginnings in 1974 and finally became an Olympic sport in 2000. The sport is a challenging combination of three very different endurance disciplines making training for a triathlon very […]
Continue ReadingWe can all agree that we need to train to improve at sport. However not all training programs are created equal, and every training program will have a different effect on sport performance. Training for sport is complex because every […]
Continue ReadingIn your training it is important to train the way you play. This isn’t just about intensity. It is also about the exercises that you do…… I like to create exercises that closely mimic the game conditions. This means that […]
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