The benefits of explosive strength training for rugby football

Title:
The benefits of explosive strength training for rugby football
Word Count:
654

Summary:
Rugby football involves prolonged physical engagements between players where they are subjecte

Keywords:
rugby training,strength training,explosive strength,basic strength

Article Body:
Unlike other forms of football, rugby can be usefully viewed as a succession of prolonged phys

During the extended periods when players are physically contesting with their opposing counter

In modern rugby considerable attention is given to fitness and aerobic conditioning as well as

Scrum and maul In the scrum or maul situation it is very difficult to shunt the opposin

The key elements are that each of the forwards possess basic strength and a capacity to rapidl

Tackle In a tackle situation there is great advantage in forcing the opponent, whether

In addition, ball-carriers with explosive leg drive are often able to brush past attempted tac

Ruck At the breakdown of play following a tackle the ability to push back or "clean out
Lineout The outcome of the lineout contest is largely dependent on how high the jumper
When forward packs are evenly matched in strength and technique, and defensive techniques are

Strength training for rugby should always be grounded on a solid foundation of basic strength;

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