3 Rugby Tips and Videos: Stabilizing Strength Exercises

The Centers and Back Row (and hookers, in some cases), are responsible for engaging in more tackles, rucks and contact points than any other positions on the field. Also, in terms of GPS data, these athletes compete regularly for who registers the highest number of, and most intense, impacts.

So, it’s important that they develop the ability to maintain strong, stable body positions once they engage with an opposing player trying to twist, turn or move them out of the way. For example, when approaching the gain line, (The line on a rugby field you are always attempting to cross. You will never see it. You just have to know where it is) a ball carrying Center wants to create separation from would-be tacklers with a good fend-off or stiff-arm. However, if the athlete can not remain strong and rigid with their arm extended, the opponent will easily move through the attempt and dominate the contact.

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Alternately, the athlete who can maintain the strongest position at a ruck usually dominates the space and possession. We’ve probably all seen these scenarios: a defender/poacher is fixed over the ball and an attacking support player has a running start into the contact. It seems like the player with the momentum would have the advantage. However, the defending player can (and often does) maintain their position over the ball by being able to absorb the impact of the oncoming player.

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Here are 3 Rugby videos demonstrating stabilizing exercise progressions that all positions can use in their current workout routines to help improve their stability and core training:

Furthermore, the key during any of these movements is to move slow and controlled while minimizing any twisting or turning in your hips and shoulders.

For more examples, check out the Universal Sports Strength YouTube Channel

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