Rugby Strength Primers with Paul Bunce
Ex Bath, Connacht, Bristol S&C coach Paul Bunce in a new series on how to correctly train for Rugby Strength. Gym strength is not Rugby Strength. The difference between Rugby Strength and Gym Strength can help avoid injury and also enhance performance Get what you do in the gym as relevant as you do on the field High relevence through key exercises that transfer onto the pitch
Part 1. Pre S & C Session Interview 8:28 Free video
In this video, as a prelude to his Rugby Strength Primer series, ex Bath, Connacht, Bristol S&C coach Paul Bunce talks with Producer Warren on the difference between Rugby Strength and Gym Strength and how to correctly train for Rugby Strength.
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Part 2. S & C Primer Exercises - Isometric Squats for Jumpers 2:52 Free video
Paul starts his series with the isometric squat.
It is an excellent exercise to apply a static force, to stimulate the neuromuscular system and got good carry over to line outs and jumping activities in rugby due to the joint angles and the force, outcomes that it gives you.
Play videoPart 3. S&C Primer Exercises - Hand Clean & Box Jump 5:27 Free video
Paul is a big fan of using a bit of concentric power type activity with a plyometric as part of your primers.
In this session he has his player (Tom), doing a hand clean and a jumping activity.
The aim being quick across the ground and need to get elevation.
Part 4. S & C Primer Exercises - Isometric Skill for Jumpers 3:43 Free video
In this session Paul is aiming for his player Tom to apply the strength qualities that were fired up into a skill that can transfer onto the field.
In this case, his jump performance at the lineout by the vertical jump applying the force into the ground as much as possible to get as high as possible.
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Part 5. S & C Primer Exercises - Agility & Evasiveness 5:11 Free video
Rugby is a game that requires a lot of strength and speed and it’s better to run into space than contact!
In this session Paul presents a series of exercises to try to enhance players footwork, agility, and evasive qualities on the field. Play video
Paul Bunce
Ex Bristol Bears S&C coach| Course | Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5 |
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| Duration | 25:41 |
| Topics | Conditioning |
| Applicable to | Coaches Players Others Supporters and fans Sevens |
| Languages | English |
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Course reviews
Joseph Wineera New Zealandcheers Buncy…was a student of yours at CIT love your mahi
hugo juarez Argentinavery clear and useful!!!!
Steve Botha South AfricaThe most important thing he said was that there is a difference between gym fit and rugby fit, and that position specific training is important.
Hamish Allan New ZealandThis is a very useful video and applicable to all levels. Thanks Paul
Takai Taulanga New ZealandVery intrested
Sam Gibbens New ZealandAwesome Paul.Im a big fan of rugby strength.
Andrew Martin USAGreat start, any other vids available on this?
Roger C. Wilson USAVery interesting and important. I look forward to the coming videos on this.
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