AboutNick Vujnovich Expertise I can answer most questions in detail but I am best used for "Forward" positions especially the "tight 5" and the scrum. I am a front row guy myself. I have good knowledge of game strategy and tactics. I cannot give detailed help with kicking myself but I can suggest general training applications and point you towards good resources. I am a New Zealander living in Southern California, USA.
With regard to fitness or weight training: please understand that you are best going to a gym and getting first hand consultation from a qualified trainer. The risk of injury is too great for me to simply give you a program without being able to analyze your fitness or capabilities in person.
I really suggest going through my previously answered questions as well. The most common repeat questions refer to tackling.
Experience I have played rugby from the age of 5 (I am 33 now) I have played "Premier" rugby in New Zealand, London, California, Colorado. I have coached youth, Mens and Womens rugby.
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Education/Credentials College Degree
Awards and Honors Forwards MVP 2004 Season Back Bay Sharks, Newport Beach Ca., Division 1.
Question needing some advice and it seems your the guy to ask. I'm from the UK and have played the sport for 5 years, i am now 17. i can play both loose and tighthead prop and have just finished my first season in youth rugby, over the offseason I'm looking to get bigger and want to focus on my neck, shoulders, arms, back and legs and hoping you can tell me the best way to achieve this.
Answer Hi Kyle, at your age you need to consider joining a proper Gym with professional trainers.
You need to "shop around" the gyms to find the best mix of trainers, equipment/facilities and atmosphere and price.
The trainers should be able to confidently point to achievements that are relevant to your needs. Don't go to a gym or trainer who specialize in "weight loss" or "getting in shape". Stay away from fancy gyms that are usually big chain owned gyms that restrict the trainers due to insurance.
Find a "working gym" with trainers who mix modern qualifications and skills with old fashioned work ethics. Find a gym and trainers that specialize in a contact sport like rugby.
A good trainer will sit with you and ask a lot of questions - what your goals are, your sport, your position. They will do an initial fitness/strength test and keep testing you along the way to your goal.s
Find the right trainer then work hard to follow all the routine. Also work on a correct diet, rest and flexibility program.
