I just started playing rugby,and I wanted to start lifing weights,what parts should I work on to get stronger?

Question

like a harder tackle and rucking...what exercises should I do and what parts of my body should I focus on?

I'm 112 lbs and 5'2"

Answer 1

you should really workout everything....  but mostly legs and shoulders, back and chest....you should gain some weight also..

the most important thing you need to work out is your legs... you need stronger legs... the stronger the legs the better your rugby will be... not only will you be quick but be able to drive and push those extra few meters...if you want a harder tackle work on your shoulder back  chest and also legs... the way i hit is by leaning down so im below the other person running... and i pump up with my legs and drive my shoulder right into his chest... you see you need leg power for tackling too... but thats for bigger people.. at your weight right now it would be better just to wrap the legs...a good way to train for rugby is hills and stairs... do as much of those as possible... sweet good luck with your season

Answer 2

I would not focus on any one area. You should aim to be strong in all areas. Fitness will be more telling than strength. A smaller "fit" player will wear down a larger player with no endurance.  If your going to lift weights use light to moderate weight with higher reps for endurance.

Answer 3

the parts you should get stronger is your quadriceps, hamstrings (top part of you leg, thigh) you calf muscles. you shoudl also get your biceps and triceps stronger which makes it better to hand off and rip the ball from the opposition. also you should make you back stronger so you can take harder tackles and so you dont get bad injuries on your back.  

the ways you can do this is by going to the gym and lifting some weights to get your biceps and triceps. this could also be done for your calf, quadriceps and hamstrings but i would also try doing some sprints as this will get those muscles stronger and will make you run faster

Answer 4

Bro., girl or what ever you are, rugby is different from any other contact sport. I would suggest you train every part of your body from head to toes ,because you'll need them when running with ball in hand , making tackles, forming a ruck, getting tackled, getting stomped, getting rucked on the ground, chasing a ball carrier, kicking a ball, catching a ball etc, etc, etc....so you got to ready every part of your body and also do a little bit of meditation to clear your mind before a game he,he,heee!!

Answer 5

Hey im currently playing second row at the moment.

I focus on my:

- legs (mainly hamstrings and quadriceps)

- shoulders

- back

- arms (people don't usually realise but having strong arms really  

   helps with rucking)

Doing these for a month i have really seen some improvement

Answer 6

Try doing weighted squats or possibly quad presses if you have access to a gym. As a good tackle comes from driving your legs doing these exercises will make you have stronger quadriceps so you can push harder with your legs, being able to tackle harder and push better at rucks. Building your strength all over your body will help you, but be careful not to bulk up so much as to affect your mobility.

CB

Answer 7

Well you should mostly work your back, shoulders and legs. Try seeing if there anything for the chest too as it is a place where you can get the most frequently hurt. But mostly stretch your back and strengthen it with your shoulders. For the legs I advise practicing acceleration or bursts of power. Like pushing a platform with weights on it.

But seeing your size try to have your shoulders and practicing your acceleration as top priority.

Hope it helps.

Answer 8

It depends where you play.  

Initially I would work with light weights to build up ligaments and tendons around your joints.   A good way to begin would be to do things like press ups, sit ups, and other body weight excercises.  The are numerous other exercises to many to list in one answer.  If you can contact me individually and I'll try and advise

Answer 9

At 5'2" your position would be Scrum half, but if you want to be in their maybe per chance the front row? Mainly you want to work on your thigh muscles, they will be the main things that drive. No matter what part you play in the Field whether Hooker, Scrum half or winger you need strong thighs with lots of pushing power, To be a hard tackler isn't everything, you may tackle someone hard but not knock them over. So you need strong thighs, maybe biceps and triceps for long passes, that's about it really.