The Ultimate Guide to Weight Training for Rugby

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Summary: Rugby
Review: I never really thought I would write a review, but I thought this was the least I could do. This book definately helped me form a plan of action, something that I lack often. And after a very short time I started to notice improvements in my preformance. Thanks.

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Summary: just what i was looking for
Review: i was looking for a book that would tell me exactly what to do, how to do it, and when to do it and this book has all of that. my key areas of concern were strength and power and the programs in this book were broken down into those categories exactly. its perfect for any rugby player.

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Summary: Good general info, but not rugby specific
Review: This book provides a good, high-level overview of how to approach training for any sport. Good introduction to periodization techniques and concise instruction on lifting techniques (i.e. strength vs power). Gave it two stars because it touts itself as the "ultimate guide to training for rugby" but there's hardly any mention of the game and the different requirements for strength and power for the positions. A prop should not train the same as a flyhalf, flanker or center! The sample routines are generic and build general body strength applicable to any sport, not rugby in particular. Again, where's the rugby stuff??

Oh, and those earlier five-star reviews from "a reader" seem planted.

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Summary: Good but not great
Review: Very good book on general weight lifting. It's like a good manual for a college weight lifting class. The routines really are a more general/basic rugby workout w/o the split between tight 5, forwards, etc. Since you're in different positions, you'll need a very different workout.
Still, it's a good book when it comes to understanding form and switching one exercise for another. For the best rugby routine, ask your teams trainer and supplement it with this book

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Summary: Good book
Review: Very well written book and it has great workout routines. I gave it to my son, and soon after I was following the weight programs in the book.