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Rugby Forward Training Plan
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Rugby Forward Training Plan

Christopher Jeffery
Christopher Jeffery· Mar 2024
107athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
8 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Athletics, Women's, Muscle, Strength
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
70 min
Training plan for rugby forwards. This is only part of the plan, specifically the strength training part. There are also days for endurance/cardio that are not included here. THIS IS THE (FREE) IN-SEASON PLAN FROM RUCK SCIENCE. I AM NOT THE ACTUAL CREATOR OF THIS PLAN.

Who it's for

Intermediate athletes ready for a structured program
Athletes focused on gaining both size and strength
Athletes who can train 4 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Quadriceps
19.6%
Glutes
13.9%
Hamstrings
13.9%
Abs
9.4%
Lats
6.6%
Upper Back
6.6%
Lower Back
4.4%
Middle Delts
3.7%
Front Delts
3.7%
Triceps
3.7%
Chest
3.7%
Adductors
3.3%
Calves
2.8%
Other
1.8%
Biceps
1.5%
Forearms
1.4%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Jump Squat35 reps
2Squat (Barbell)25 reps
23 reps
21 rep
3Single Leg Romanian Deadlift312 reps
4Pull-Up (Weighted)4AMRAP
5Push Press (Barbell)46 reps
Superset
6AHanging Knee Raise3AMRAP
6BCable Woodchop312 reps
7Run15–10 min
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Broad Jump35 reps
2Deadlift (Barbell)25 reps
23 reps
21 rep
3Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)312 reps
4Inverted Row4AMRAP
5Bench Press (Barbell)46 reps
Superset
6AStability Ball Crunch312 reps
6BSide Bend (Dumbbell)312 reps
7Run15–10 min
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Jump Squat35 reps
2Squat (Barbell)25 reps
23 reps
21 rep
3Single Leg Romanian Deadlift312 reps
4Pull-Up (Weighted)4AMRAP
5Push Press (Barbell)46 reps
Superset
6AHanging Knee Raise3AMRAP
6BCable Woodchop312 reps
7Run15–10 min
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Broad Jump35 reps
2Deadlift (Barbell)25 reps
23 reps
21 rep
3Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)312 reps
4Inverted Row4AMRAP
5Bench Press (Barbell)46 reps
Superset
6AStability Ball Crunch312 reps
6BSide Bend (Dumbbell)312 reps
7Run15–10 min

Weeks 2–8 are in the app

Download Boostcamp to follow the full program with auto-progression and built-in coaching notes.

Common questions

Yes, Rugby Forward Training Plan is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 8 weeks are fully unlocked.

This program is built around a full gym. Make sure you have consistent access before starting, since the progression model assumes you can perform the same movements week over week.

Each session typically takes around 70 minutes to complete. That estimate covers your working sets but doesn't account for warm-up or rest between sets, so budget a little extra time when you're first learning the movements.

Rugby Forward Training Plan is structured around 4 training days per week, with rest days built in to allow for recovery. The Boostcamp app lets you reschedule sessions if your week doesn't go to plan.

The program runs for 8 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Rugby Forward Training Plan is available inside the Boostcamp app, free on iOS and Android. Once you download the app, you can search for the program by name. The app tracks all your sets and weights automatically, so you always know exactly what to do next session.

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