Category: Strength & Weight Training

Developing Your One Repetition Maximums Start by determining your 1 rep max (RM) for a muscle. That’s the maximum amount of weight you can lift for only 1 rep (that will be different for each muscle group and will change over time). Use that number to determine progression of weight. Note: As strength builds, your

Developing Your Three Repetition Maximums Once again we recommend for rugby players under 18 years of age that you only use the three repetition maximum as your gauge for strength training using free weights – safety and care is your priority Start by determining your 3 rep max (RM) for each exercise or  muscle group.

The most frequent question we get asked in the gym—is how to structure a workout routine. With thousands of websites dedicated to fitness and health, it can be difficult to determine which sources are reliable. Fitness encompasses a huge spectrum of various types of exercise, from running to powerlifting and bodybuilding to CrossFit. Although some

The 5 Best Strength Training Exercises for Beginners Experts weigh in on where to start, how to build strength, and how to avoid injury. As stated earlier strength training can be intimidating for beginners, but the benefits can’t be beaten: more muscle, higher calorie burn, stronger bones and joints, better endurance, and reduced risk of injury during another