Rugby gym exercises

Rugby squat exercises

Rugby squat exercises build the leg strength behind scrummaging, driving in contact and getting off the mark. Learn the box squat first, then move to the back squat and front squat once the pattern holds under load.

Exercises: 3
Single-sided: None
Group: Lower body

All 3 squat exercises

Back SquatBarbell, rack, plates · Both sides togetherBuild maximal bilateral lower-body strength, the foundation of scrum drive and contact.
Front SquatBarbell, rack, plates · Both sides togetherBuild quad and trunk strength in the upright posture the clean catch demands.
Box SquatBarbell, rack, plates, bench · Both sides togetherTeach the squat pattern and standardise depth across a squad.

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