I have trails coming up in a little less then 6 weeks for Rugby Leauge on the 22 of September. I'm fairly confident I will make it through to the next round, and progress on after that.
Although just wondering what routine would be better suited for me now? No games or clubs training between now and then, as the season is over. I do 2-3 HIIT sessions with my coach a week. Usually Monday, Thursday, Friday.
Was thinking either a push/pull/legs routine for 6 days, then resting on the 7th day. First push/pull/legs would be strength then the next 3 days would be all about power and explosiveness.
Or
Simple 3 day full body workout. 2 strength, 1 power/explosiveness. Done on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Slightly leaning towards 2 option, but would love to hear everyone's feedback!
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08-11-2013, 07:21 AM #1
Trials in 6 weeks, what's the better option?
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08-11-2013, 07:24 AM #2
Forgot to add, the push/pull/legs routine would be done for 4 weeks, then 2 weeks of the 3 day full body split.
Or the simple KISS principle and just do full body workouts from now until then?
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08-11-2013, 03:20 PM #3Registered User
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At your age, choose one or the other. Not both. 6 Days per week is tough on a Push/Pull /Legs, anyway - especially with sprint work 3 days per week. Even bodybuilders tend to use a 3 on, one off for that type of routine.
If you're really keen to run a split workout, consider a 4 day upper/lower split like the WS4SB programs.
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08-11-2013, 03:47 PM #4Registered User
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dont change 6 weeks out . . .
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08-11-2013, 07:31 PM #5Registered User
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Pretty sure OP is in Australia. Season has just finished. Off-season is exceptionally short for representative level Rugby League/Union players.Originally Posted by DCSpartan
In other words, he's coming from an in-season program. He has to change now.
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08-12-2013, 04:18 PM #6Registered User
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only 6 weeks off? Thats like hockey players over here.
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08-12-2013, 07:07 PM #7Registered User
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I didn't know that about hockey. It's absurd to do it to kids, though.
Some get less than that, even, if they're involved in club, school and representative sport. It's ridiculous to consider that they're 14-16 year olds playing a hard contact sport year-round.
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