Quick Comeback Project Update & Video

My fellow Aussie rugger Monatu left a comment asking for an update on ‘the comeback project’.  I’ve been really busy and unable to log as much info as I would have wanted.  I wrote the following as a reply comment, but figured I’d post it here instead.

Hi mate, Thanks for asking. Been really slack with updating this due to being very busy (coached, pure rugby, for about 30 hours last week and have a 60+ hr week the week after next). Anyway, things going well, down a few inches at waist, strength pretty good. I’ve also realized my leg strength (ie squat) is more than I need it to be, so will focus less on it now.

Basically, starting this Monday my weekly set-up will be:
*Note while coaching is not a real ‘training’ session, there is a fair bit of movement involved and get to play some touch etc during warm-up.

Monday
AM- Speed training session followed by full boy power weights session
PM- Coaching + optional conditioning (most likely repeated speed)

Tuesday
AM- Off or Conditioning ( will almost certainly be dragging my prowler, like a sled with strap)
PM- Coaching x2

Wednesday
AM- Full Body Strength (including some use of 5/3/1 by Wendler) followed by prowler sprints.
PM- Coaching

Thursday
AM- Off or Conditioning ( will almost certainly be dragging my prowler, like a sled) or Beastly circuit
PM- Coaching x2

Friday
AM- Speed training session followed by full boy power weights session
PM- Coaching + optional conditioning (most likely repeated speed)

Saturday
Depends on game times. If I have enough time in the morning I might get a Beastly circuit in.

Sunday
Off

Prowler

I also came across this video (I’t old you may have seen it) showing USA Eagles captain and Lions S14 player Todd Clever training.  I don’t think there is any surprises as to why this guy has made the leap from a second tier nation to playing in one of the best competitions in the world.