Program Description
Maintain strength during rugby season. No cardio sessions included as rugby practice and drills should provide enough. All rep changes are meant to go off of what/how you're feeling on a given day. If you're sore, go lighter. If you're feeling fresh, go heavier. It's meant to give a small framework of mandatory minimum of exercises that shouldn't take more than an hour. You can replace the pullovers with other exercises but I've found the pullover is a solid upper body exercise. Also, I add in dips at least one day a week if I have time. You can replace the pullover with dips. Can also swap rows for pullups, pendlay rows, t bar, etc. Just hit your major areas minimum twice a week regardless of the exercise or angle.
Program Overview
- LevelNovice
- GoalAthletics
- EquipmentFull Gym
- Program Length8 weeks
- Time Per Workout60 minutes
- CreatedFeb 09, 2025 05:41
- Last EditedFeb 11, 2025 12:32
WEEK 1
WEEK 2
WEEK 3
WEEK 4
WEEK 5
WEEK 6
WEEK 7
WEEK 8
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio
1
5 mins
RPE 6
2
High Bar Squat (Barbell)
5
2-6 reps
85%
3
Overhead Press (Barbell)
5
2-6 reps
85%
4
Pullover (Dumbbell)
3
6 reps
RPE 6
5
Pull-Up (Neutral Grip, Bodyweight)
5
AMRAP
RPE 6
6
Band twist
5
20 reps
RPE 6
7
Total Gym Ab Machine
3
20 reps
RPE 6
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio
1
5 mins
RPE 6
2
High Bar Squat (Barbell)
5
2-6 reps
85%
3
Overhead Press (Barbell)
5
2-6 reps
85%
4
Pullover (Dumbbell)
3
6 reps
RPE 6
5
Pull-Up (Neutral Grip, Bodyweight)
5
AMRAP
RPE 6
6
Band twist
5
20 reps
RPE 6
7
Total Gym Ab Machine
3
20 reps
RPE 6
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio
1
5 mins
RPE 6
2
High Bar Squat (Barbell)
5
2-6 reps
85%
3
Overhead Press (Barbell)
5
2-6 reps
85%
4
Pullover (Dumbbell)
3
6 reps
RPE 6
5
Pull-Up (Neutral Grip, Bodyweight)
5
AMRAP
RPE 6
6
Band twist
5
20 reps
RPE 6
7
Total Gym Ab Machine
3
20 reps
RPE 6
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio
1
5 mins
RPE 6
2
High Bar Squat (Barbell)
5
2-6 reps
85%
3
Overhead Press (Barbell)
5
2-6 reps
85%
4
Pullover (Dumbbell)
3
6 reps
RPE 6
5
Pull-Up (Neutral Grip, Bodyweight)
5
AMRAP
RPE 6
6
Band twist
5
20 reps
RPE 6
7
Total Gym Ab Machine
3
20 reps
RPE 6
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio
1
5 mins
RPE 6
2
High Bar Squat (Barbell)
5
2-6 reps
85%
3
Overhead Press (Barbell)
5
2-6 reps
85%
4
Pullover (Dumbbell)
3
6 reps
RPE 6
5
Pull-Up (Neutral Grip, Bodyweight)
5
AMRAP
RPE 6
6
Band twist
5
20 reps
RPE 6
7
Total Gym Ab Machine
3
20 reps
RPE 6
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio
1
5 mins
RPE 6
2
High Bar Squat (Barbell)
5
2-6 reps
85%
3
Overhead Press (Barbell)
5
2-6 reps
85%
4
Pullover (Dumbbell)
3
6 reps
RPE 6
5
Pull-Up (Neutral Grip, Bodyweight)
5
AMRAP
RPE 6
6
Band twist
5
20 reps
RPE 6
7
Total Gym Ab Machine
3
20 reps
RPE 6
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio
1
5 mins
RPE 6
2
High Bar Squat (Barbell)
5
2-6 reps
85%
3
Overhead Press (Barbell)
5
2-6 reps
85%
4
Pullover (Dumbbell)
3
6 reps
RPE 6
5
Pull-Up (Neutral Grip, Bodyweight)
5
AMRAP
RPE 6
6
Band twist
5
20 reps
RPE 6
7
Total Gym Ab Machine
3
20 reps
RPE 6
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio
1
5 mins
RPE 6
2
High Bar Squat (Barbell)
5
2-6 reps
85%
3
Overhead Press (Barbell)
5
2-6 reps
85%
4
Pullover (Dumbbell)
3
6 reps
RPE 6
5
Pull-Up (Neutral Grip, Bodyweight)
5
AMRAP
RPE 6
6
Band twist
5
20 reps
RPE 6
7
Total Gym Ab Machine
3
20 reps
RPE 6
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio
1
5 mins
RPE 6
2
Trap Bar Deadlift
5
2-6 reps
85%
3
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
1
1
1
1
2-6 reps
2-6 reps
2-6 reps
2-6 reps
2-6 reps
RPE 6
RPE 6.5
RPE 7
RPE 7.5
RPE 8
4
Pullover (Dumbbell)
3
6 reps
RPE 6
5
Dumbbell Row
3
6 reps
RPE 6
6
Leg Raise (Captain's Chair)
3
10 reps
RPE 6
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio
1
5 mins
RPE 6
2
Trap Bar Deadlift
5
2-6 reps
85%
3
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
1
1
1
1
2-6 reps
2-6 reps
2-6 reps
2-6 reps
2-6 reps
RPE 6
RPE 6.5
RPE 7
RPE 7.5
RPE 8
4
Pullover (Dumbbell)
3
6 reps
RPE 6
5
Dumbbell Row
3
6 reps
RPE 6
6
Leg Raise (Captain's Chair)
3
10 reps
RPE 6
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio
1
5 mins
RPE 6
2
Trap Bar Deadlift
5
2-6 reps
85%
3
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
1
1
1
1
2-6 reps
2-6 reps
2-6 reps
2-6 reps
2-6 reps
RPE 6
RPE 6.5
RPE 7
RPE 7.5
RPE 8
4
Pullover (Dumbbell)
3
6 reps
RPE 6
5
Dumbbell Row
3
6 reps
RPE 6
6
Leg Raise (Captain's Chair)
3
10 reps
RPE 6
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio
1
5 mins
RPE 6
2
Trap Bar Deadlift
5
2-6 reps
85%
3
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
1
1
1
1
2-6 reps
2-6 reps
2-6 reps
2-6 reps
2-6 reps
RPE 6
RPE 6.5
RPE 7
RPE 7.5
RPE 8
4
Pullover (Dumbbell)
3
6 reps
RPE 6
5
Dumbbell Row
3
6 reps
RPE 6
6
Leg Raise (Captain's Chair)
3
10 reps
RPE 6
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio
1
5 mins
RPE 6
2
Trap Bar Deadlift
5
2-6 reps
85%
3
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
1
1
1
1
2-6 reps
2-6 reps
2-6 reps
2-6 reps
2-6 reps
RPE 6
RPE 6.5
RPE 7
RPE 7.5
RPE 8
4
Pullover (Dumbbell)
3
6 reps
RPE 6
5
Dumbbell Row
3
6 reps
RPE 6
6
Leg Raise (Captain's Chair)
3
10 reps
RPE 6
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio
1
5 mins
RPE 6
2
Trap Bar Deadlift
5
2-6 reps
85%
3
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
1
1
1
1
2-6 reps
2-6 reps
2-6 reps
2-6 reps
2-6 reps
RPE 6
RPE 6.5
RPE 7
RPE 7.5
RPE 8
4
Pullover (Dumbbell)
3
6 reps
RPE 6
5
Dumbbell Row
3
6 reps
RPE 6
6
Leg Raise (Captain's Chair)
3
10 reps
RPE 6
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio
1
5 mins
RPE 6
2
Trap Bar Deadlift
5
2-6 reps
85%
3
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
1
1
1
1
2-6 reps
2-6 reps
2-6 reps
2-6 reps
2-6 reps
RPE 6
RPE 6.5
RPE 7
RPE 7.5
RPE 8
4
Pullover (Dumbbell)
3
6 reps
RPE 6
5
Dumbbell Row
3
6 reps
RPE 6
6
Leg Raise (Captain's Chair)
3
10 reps
RPE 6
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio
1
5 mins
RPE 6
2
Trap Bar Deadlift
5
2-6 reps
85%
3
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
1
1
1
1
2-6 reps
2-6 reps
2-6 reps
2-6 reps
2-6 reps
RPE 6
RPE 6.5
RPE 7
RPE 7.5
RPE 8
4
Pullover (Dumbbell)
3
6 reps
RPE 6
5
Dumbbell Row
3
6 reps
RPE 6
6
Leg Raise (Captain's Chair)
3
10 reps
RPE 6
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1A
Kettlebell Clean & Press
11
2-10 reps
RPE 6
1B
Kettlebell Front Squat
10
2-10 reps
RPE 6
1C
Kettlebell Gorilla Row
10
2-10 reps
RPE 6
2
Kettlebell Swing
10
5-10 reps
RPE 6
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1A
Kettlebell Clean & Press
11
2-10 reps
RPE 6
1B
Kettlebell Front Squat
10
2-10 reps
RPE 6
1C
Kettlebell Gorilla Row
10
2-10 reps
RPE 6
2
Kettlebell Swing
10
5-10 reps
RPE 6
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1A
Kettlebell Clean & Press
11
2-10 reps
RPE 6
1B
Kettlebell Front Squat
10
2-10 reps
RPE 6
1C
Kettlebell Gorilla Row
10
2-10 reps
RPE 6
2
Kettlebell Swing
10
5-10 reps
RPE 6
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1A
Kettlebell Clean & Press
11
2-10 reps
RPE 6
1B
Kettlebell Front Squat
10
2-10 reps
RPE 6
1C
Kettlebell Gorilla Row
10
2-10 reps
RPE 6
2
Kettlebell Swing
10
5-10 reps
RPE 6
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1A
Kettlebell Clean & Press
11
2-10 reps
RPE 6
1B
Kettlebell Front Squat
10
2-10 reps
RPE 6
1C
Kettlebell Gorilla Row
10
2-10 reps
RPE 6
2
Kettlebell Swing
10
5-10 reps
RPE 6
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1A
Kettlebell Clean & Press
11
2-10 reps
RPE 6
1B
Kettlebell Front Squat
10
2-10 reps
RPE 6
1C
Kettlebell Gorilla Row
10
2-10 reps
RPE 6
2
Kettlebell Swing
10
5-10 reps
RPE 6
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1A
Kettlebell Clean & Press
11
2-10 reps
RPE 6
1B
Kettlebell Front Squat
10
2-10 reps
RPE 6
1C
Kettlebell Gorilla Row
10
2-10 reps
RPE 6
2
Kettlebell Swing
10
5-10 reps
RPE 6
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1A
Kettlebell Clean & Press
11
2-10 reps
RPE 6
1B
Kettlebell Front Squat
10
2-10 reps
RPE 6
1C
Kettlebell Gorilla Row
10
2-10 reps
RPE 6
2
Kettlebell Swing
10
5-10 reps
RPE 6
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Yoga
1
60 mins
RPE 6
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Yoga
1
60 mins
RPE 6
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Yoga
1
60 mins
RPE 6
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Yoga
1
60 mins
RPE 6
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Yoga
1
60 mins
RPE 6
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Yoga
1
60 mins
RPE 6
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Yoga
1
60 mins
RPE 6
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Yoga
1
60 mins
RPE 6
Week 1
1 / 8 Weeks
Day 1
1
Cardio1 Set
5 mins
@6
2
High Bar Squat (Barbell)5 Sets
2-6 Reps
85%
3
Overhead Press (Barbell)5 Sets
2-6 Reps
85%
4
Pullover (Dumbbell)3 Sets
6 Reps
@6
5
Pull-Up (Neutral Grip, Bodyweight)5 Sets
AMRAP
@6
6
Band twist5 Sets
20 Reps
@6
7
Total Gym Ab Machine3 Sets
20 Reps
@6
Day 3
1A
Kettlebell Clean & Press11 Sets
2-10 Reps
@6
1B
Kettlebell Front Squat10 Sets
2-10 Reps
@6
1C
Kettlebell Gorilla Row10 Sets
2-10 Reps
@6
2
Kettlebell Swing10 Sets
5-10 Reps
@6
Day 4
1
Yoga1 Set
60 mins
@6
Day 2
1
Cardio1 Set
5 mins
@6
2
Trap Bar Deadlift5 Sets
2-6 Reps
85%
3
Bench Press (Barbell)1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
2-6 Reps
2-6 Reps
2-6 Reps
2-6 Reps
2-6 Reps
@6
@6.5
@7
@7.5
@8
4
Pullover (Dumbbell)3 Sets
6 Reps
@6
5
Dumbbell Row3 Sets
6 Reps
@6
6
Leg Raise (Captain's Chair)3 Sets
10 Reps
@6