This 5-Step Rugby Workout Is Simple Enough For Anyone To Follow - Here's How You Do It

Rugby is a contact sport and certainly not for those with a weak heart, be it to play or to watch. Other than the training aspect of the game, the fitness angle also comes into play. Let's be honest, rugby players are right up there with the rest of them when it comes to the fittest athletes. Looking at them one would wonder, can I get that type of body?

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Well cheer up, you very well can. No, it's not a joke. After all they are only human. There is a simple 5-step workout which will get you in shape to be a rugby player. It is so easy anyone can follow it. Let's check it out:

1. Barbell front-loaded split squat

Using an overhand grip one needs to hold the barbell on top of the chest. Feet should be in a staggering position and then lower the hips with the arms in a parallel position. After a pause, rise up to the initial position.

2. Romanian deadlift

The bar must be held at hip level with a palms-down grip and the back and shoulders should be arched with knees bent. Lower the bar by pushing back as much as possible. Stop the motion and resume once again.

3. Incline dumbbell bench press

Lie on a bench and hold a dumbbell in each hand. Push the dumbbells in front of the chest as you breathe out. Then lower the weights very slowly.

4. Pull-up

Hold the bar with the palms forward and pull up until the chest reaches there. Breathe, and then lower yourself back to the initial position.

5. Sit-up

Lie on the back and make sure the knees are bent. With the hands behind the head, raise the body to a 45-degree angle to the thighs. Always breathe as you do this. When returning to starting position with contracting torso, make sure the breathing is continued.