Strength Training of a Backrow Forward: The training programs of David Pocock by Brendyn Appleby
Strength Training of a Backrow Forward: The training programs of David Pocock by Brendyn Appleby
My former Western Force S&C Coach, Brendyn Appleby, has compiled an array of programs I used at the start of my rugby career. There are over 40 programs with brief explanations behind their creation and implementation. A great resource for players and coaches.
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From Brendyn:
“David Pocock was one of the youngest debutants to play Super Rugby. A hard working and disciplined athlete, David progressed through professional rugby to represent the Wallabies on 78 occasions. This book provides readers with an array of resistance training programs utilised by David in those formative professional years, on his way to becoming a world class player.
This book will be of tremendous value and interest to developing rugby players and strength and conditioning coaches. With over 40 resistance training programs.”
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DISCLAIMER
The participant ought to select a program that suits their current ability and support other fitness programs. It is recommended the program be selected and approved by the participants fitness coach and be reviewed with your coach at regular intervals.
Ensure that you are medically cleared and that all equipment is safe to commence. It is recommended that the program be closely followed and for the ongoing performance of the program using the same equipment where possible.
The participant most not over train and manage the repetition of the program to suit the individual. If injury or severe tiredness occurs, then stop. Additionally, if the participant becomes very sore and does not recover then do not continue over subsequent days.