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Rugby in-season program

by Paul S.
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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

  • Level
    Novice
  • Goal
    Athletics
  • Equipment
    Full Gym
  • Program Length
    8 weeks
  • Time Per Workout
    60 minutes
  • Created
    Feb 09, 2025 05:41
  • Last Edited
    Feb 11, 2025 12:32
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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
Cardio
1 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 twist
5 Sets
20 Reps
@6
7
Total Gym Ab Machine
3 Sets
20 Reps
@6
Day 3
1A
Kettlebell Clean & Press
11 Sets
2-10 Reps
@6
1B
Kettlebell Front Squat
10 Sets
2-10 Reps
@6
1C
Kettlebell Gorilla Row
10 Sets
2-10 Reps
@6
2
Kettlebell Swing
10 Sets
5-10 Reps
@6
Day 4
1
Yoga
1 Set
60 mins
@6
Day 2
1
Cardio
1 Set
5 mins
@6
2
Trap Bar Deadlift
5 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 Row
3 Sets
6 Reps
@6
6
Leg Raise (Captain's Chair)
3 Sets
10 Reps
@6