Oscar
Level 7 Valued Member
Sonny Bill Williams is a great rugby player from New Zealand, particularly powerful, big and strong. A while back I read about his strength training, which said it was focused on power, alongside barbell grinds, which were rather light. If I recall correctly, the power moves were barbell weightlifting type lifts (power cleans, etc). Unfortunately I can't find the link, so you'll have to take my word for it.
Anyway, the idea of putting the focus on power, and then doing some submaximal barbell grinds in the 8-12 rep range, makes a lot of sense to me. Maybe something like this:
Any thoughts?
Anyway, the idea of putting the focus on power, and then doing some submaximal barbell grinds in the 8-12 rep range, makes a lot of sense to me. Maybe something like this:
- Main power lift:
- KB swings, snatches or barbell power cleans.
- Quick and Dead, Aerobic and Alactic or Axe come to mind as programs.
- Complementary barbell work:
- 3x10 back squat, submaximal (let's say with 14 RM)
- 3x10 bench, ditto
- Maybe some pull ups
Any thoughts?