Preseason Rugby Workout

Author AllysonFitness Level IntermediateType Sport Specific
Days in Plan 5 Days Rest Between Sets:
N/A Sports Specific
Duration60 Min per session
This a program set for a week. Please take Wed off and train Mon, Tues, THurs and Fri

A planned nutritional meal plan is one of the most important aspects of any body composition change. Please see the nutrition section to learn about protein, carbohydrates and fats. The bottom line is to make sure to get 6 small meals during the day all having protein, veggies and fruit. Carbohydrates and protein during and after a workout for muscle recovery. This is needed for increasing muscle mass which will help with your basal metabolic rate (BMR).

All routines benefit from changing the sets, weight and reps week to week. This will help prevent a plateau. An example is:

Week 1: 6-8 reps 4 sets- Muscle Mass
Week 2: 12-15 reps 3-4 sets - Definition
Week 3: 1-3 reps 5 sets - Power
Week 4: 8-10 reps
Day 1 - Biceps
Barbell Curls Exercise Picture 1. Barbell Curls
Sets: 3Reps: 12
Hammer Curls Exercise Picture 2. Hammer Curls
Sets: 3Reps: 12
Concentration Curls Exercise Picture 3. Concentration Curls
Sets: 3Reps: 12
Day 1 - Cardio
Elliptical or Cross Trainer Exercise Picture 1. Elliptical or Cross Trainer
Duration: 20 Min Intensity: 65%
Day 1 - Chest
Bench Press Exercise Picture 1. Bench Press
Sets: 3Reps: 12
Dumbbell Pullovers Exercise Picture 2. Dumbbell Pullovers
Sets: 3Reps: 12
Incline Dumbbell Press Exercise Picture 3. Incline Dumbbell Press
Sets: 3Reps: 12
Push Up Exercise Picture 4. Push Up
Sets: 3Reps: 12
Day 1 - Triceps
Lying Triceps Extension (Skull Crushers) Exercise Picture 1. Lying Triceps Extension (Skull Crushers)
Sets: 3Reps: 12
Tricep Pulldowns Exercise Picture 2. Tricep Pulldowns
Sets: 3Reps: 12
Overhead Tricep Extentions Exercise Picture 3. Overhead Tricep Extentions
Sets: 3Reps: 12
Tricep Kickbacks Exercise Picture 4. Tricep Kickbacks
Sets: 3Reps: 12
Day 2 - Cardio
Treadmill Exercise Picture 1. Treadmill
Duration: 30 Min Intensity: 65%
Day 2 - Legs
Squats Exercise Picture 1. Squats
Sets: 3Reps: 12
Lunges Exercise Picture 2. Lunges
Sets: 3Reps: 12
Leg Curl or Hamstring Curl Exercise Picture 3. Leg Curl or Hamstring Curl
Sets: 3Reps: 12
Leg Extension Exercise Picture 4. Leg Extension
Sets: 3Reps: 12
Leg Press Exercise Picture 5. Leg Press
Sets: 3Reps: 12
Standing Calf Raises Exercise Picture 6. Standing Calf Raises
Sets: 3Reps: 12
Day 3 - Rest Day
Day 4 - Back
Back Hyper-Extensions Exercise Picture 1. Back Hyper-Extensions
Sets: 3Reps: 12
Lat Pulldown Exercise Picture 2. Lat Pulldown
Sets: 3Reps: 12
One Arm Row Exercise Picture 3. One Arm Row
Sets: 3Reps: 12
Seated Row Exercise Picture 4. Seated Row
Sets: 3Reps: 12
Close Grip Pulldowns Exercise Picture 5. Close Grip Pulldowns
Sets: 3Reps: 12
Back Extensions Exercise Picture 6. Back Extensions
Sets: 3Reps: 12
Day 4 - Cardio
Elliptical or Cross Trainer Exercise Picture 1. Elliptical or Cross Trainer
Duration: 30 Min Intensity: 65%
Day 5 - Abdominals
Lying Leg Raises / Throwdowns Exercise Picture 1. Lying Leg Raises / Throwdowns
Sets: 3Reps: 12
Twisting Crunches Exercise Picture 2. Twisting Crunches
Sets: 3Reps: 12
Twisting Leg Raises Exercise Picture 3. Twisting Leg Raises
Sets: 3Reps: 12
Side Bridge Exercise Picture 4. Side Bridge
Sets: 3Reps: 12
Day 5 - Cardio
Treadmill Exercise Picture 1. Treadmill
Duration: 30 Min Intensity: 65%
Day 5 - Shoulders
Arnold Press Exercise Picture 1. Arnold Press
Sets: 3Reps: 12
Front Raises Exercise Picture 2. Front Raises
Sets: 3Reps: 12
Side Raises Exercise Picture 3. Side Raises
Sets: 3Reps: 12
Rear Raises (On the Ball) Exercise Picture 4. Rear Raises (On the Ball)
Sets: 3Reps: 12
Machine Military Press (Shoulder Press) Exercise Picture 5. Machine Military Press (Shoulder Press)
Sets: 3Reps: 12

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