AdamPs Pre-season/ season log

**Adam2** · 27-08-2008 05:10 PM

I've been reading the forum for a while, and have finally decided to start a log of my training etc

Currently im 5ft 11, 14st 7lbs, not sure on BF%. I've been training pretty hard over the summer in preparation for this years Rubgy season (starts 13th sept)

anyway heres my planned routine:

No. 1: Squat, SLDL, Bench, BOR, Inc DB Chest Press.
No. 2: Deadlift, Close-Grip Chins, Standing MP, 1 Arm CP, 1 Arm Row.
No. 3: Power Cleans, Hanging C n J, Dips, Hammer Curls, CG Bench.

Basically im aiming to keep my strength as high as possible through the season, as well as maintaining my weight (ideally leaning up a little too).

I plan to work on the lower rep ranges of 2 - 7, and prob throw in a few cluster sets here and there to mix it up.

Id be keen to get some feedback on the routine?? any comments etc more than welcome...

Adam

**Was_once_fat_dave** · 27-08-2008 05:11 PM

welcoem to the forums mate

**radicalry00** · 27-08-2008 07:25 PM

Welcome to the boards Adam.

Routine looks solid. All the compounds in there which is good. Who do you play for?

**Adam2** · 27-08-2008 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by radicalry00

Welcome to the boards Adam.

Routine looks solid. All the compounds in there which is good. Who do you play for?

Hiya mate,

im playing for a team called Broadstreet in Coventry, playing in Mids 1. do you play yourself??

**radicalry00** · 27-08-2008 07:31 PM

Nope not played for 3 years now. I played for Normanton Knights (near where Castleford Tigers play) U16's but not touched a ball since.

I'm hopefully going to start training again this season. What position you play?

**Adam2** · 27-08-2008 07:33 PM

o ok - league i take it?? a mate of mine plays league over the summer, i cant get into it myself...good to watch though.

i play hooker, although i have been known to mascharade as a blind-side from time to time!!

**radicalry00** · 27-08-2008 07:38 PM

Yeah League. I should've realised that you were on about Union when you said the season starts in September. Durrrhh. I like watching both Union and League.

**Adam2** · 27-08-2008 07:40 PM

haha no drama's.

to be fair alot of the time league is better to watch, for me anyway, the last season or so (apart from s14) union has had far too much aimless kicking! still, i digress...

you think my routine is solid enough then? wouldnt change up any of the exercises??

**radicalry00** · 27-08-2008 07:43 PM

If you can only do 3 days then it looks pretty solid. It's got a good balance of chest/back/shoulder work.

What days will you be training on? Mon, Wed, Fri?

Why not take a look at Defrancoes Westside For Skinny B@stards? (Don't let the name put you off - it's designed for athletes like american footballers / rugby players) There's loads of chice of exercises. I'll find you the link for the 3 day one.

**Adam2** · 27-08-2008 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by radicalry00

If you can only do 3 days then it looks pretty solid. It's got a good balance of chest/back/shoulder work.

What days will you be training on? Mon, Wed, Fri?

well i rugby train tues/ thurs nights, and will be playing on saturdays.

at the min i try to split it to mon, weds, fri...but games are starting now - so sometimes i might do a tues/ thurs morning before work...and up my macros on that day...

i dont really supplement either at the min - other than whey, multi-vit and flax seed/ fish oils