Upper Body Training for Rugby: 11 MUST HAVE Exercises

Work With us: https://coaching.strengthsolution.co.... This video breaks down the 11 upper body movement patterns every rugby athlete needs to build strength that dominates contact, protects against injury, and translates directly to performance on the pitch. Split into a 3-tier system (KPI Drivers, Assistance Lifts, and Robustness Builders), you'll learn exactly how to structure your pressing, pulling, and joint-support work to build a bulletproof upper body ready for game day. 00:00 Why Upper Body Strength Must Match Collision Demands 00:30 The 3-Tier System Explained 01:01 Tier 1: Primary KPI Drivers (Bench, Overhead, Chin-Ups) 04:13 Tier 2: Assistance Work for Range, Weaknesses & Progression 06:15 Tier 3: Isolation & Robustness Work (Arms, Neck, Shoulders, Grip)