The CasinoApe's Rugby Training Journal

[CasinoApe]

Well done. I like the simplicity. Have you ever tried front squatting? Those hit your core in a similar manner that you might experience in tackling, mauling, etc.

Thanks, yes I've done a bit, its a great exercise and something I'll definitely incorporate later on, however at the moment i'm focusing on redressing the imbalance between my left/right legs.

[CasinoApe]

Bulgarian squat 3x5 85kg 1x2 left leg
Benchpress 85kg 2x5 1x3 1x2
Deadlift 125kg 1x6 1x2

[Yotone]

keep it up!

[CasinoApe]

Bulgarian squat 86kg 3x5 1x2 left leg
Overhead press 60kg 2x5 1x3 1x2
Power clean 80kg 2x3 1x3 1x3
Pull ups 1x10

Started failing on power cleans so I stopped, the bulgarian squats put alot of strain on the hammies so I think by the time I get round to deadlift/squat they're already quite fatigued. Might start doing some more power and speed work for a week or two, want to start including some jumping too.

[CasinoApe]

Gonna be busy next two or so months so doing shorter workouts, focusing on the single leg imbalance.

Bulgarian squats 75kg 2x5 left 1x5 right
Single leg good mornings 65kg 2x5 left

[CasinoApe]

Bulgarian squats 85kg 75kg left leg
Benchpress 85kg 3x5
Pull ups

Focusing more on just the left leg, also tested broad and vert jump

VJ - 19.5"
BJ - 7'11"
Weight - 94kg

So in 3 months, thats a 9.3% increase in bodyweight, and a 3.9% decrease in VJ, overall i'm happy with that, considering I havn't done any speed/power work and I havn't been able to do back squats instead subbing bulgarians.

[CasinoApe]

Bulgarian squat- 85kg more on left, 75kg on left
Overhead press - 60kg 3x5
Pull ups

I've been using my supporting leg less on squats so I'm actually lifting more weight in real terms.

[CasinoApe]

Just did some more bulgarian squats on my left leg, gonna be very busy next month or so, so less and shorter workouts.

Went up to 85kg