Train Smarter for Rugby: The Big Mistakes Amateur Players Make in the Gym

Train Smarter for Rugby: The Big Mistakes Amateur Players Make in the Gym

November 27, 2025 · 11 min · Season 10 · Episode 38

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The episode discusses common gym mistakes made by amateur rugby players and offers a framework for effective training.

In this episode, I break down the biggest mistake amateur rugby players make in the gym, copying pro-level training. I share my own journey, explain why pro methods don’t work for players balancing work, school, and life, and show the simple framework I use to help athletes get stronger, fitter, faster, and stay injury-free. I also walk you through my first-principles approach so you can build a sustainable system that actually improves your rugby performance. In this episode: 00:00 I...

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