February 2013
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167 or bust: Reflecting on weeks 1-4 of... →
crouchtouchset: Training 3 days/wk seems light on paper, but the amount of work I’m putting out really makes me enjoy having 4 off days to rest and recover. Getting these minimum rep challenges (last sets are generally get AT LEAST this many reps, but rep it out til failure or near failure) feels like I’m…
Feb 27th
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November 2012
2 posts
Nov 19th
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To conservatives and Republicans who say they're...
brooklyndreaming:
Nov 7th
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August 2012
1 post
Always sick on my Birthday. Only downside to August.
Aug 8th
July 2012
4 posts
Jul 28th
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Crunching some programming numbers, loads, intensities etc. Who would have thought that uni subject in excel would have actually paid off.
Jul 23rd
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In need of some topics for some Q&A’s, so if you have any questions you’d like to get an answer to, fire away. Fitness, rugby, strength and conditioning, coaching or anything related etc
Jul 8th
Jul 2nd
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June 2012
3 posts
Averaging 2x 100g protein shakes per day (120g of powder) for the last 3-4 weeks. Kidneys, why you no shutdown?
Jun 27th
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Jun 18th
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Jun 14th
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May 2012
3 posts
May 19th
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Current Training Schedule
For those interested. Very minimalist in the strength work. Monday: Military Press (Juggernaut Method), Deadlifts (Juggernaut Method), Box Squats 5-10x2 Tuesday: Energy System Development Wednesday: ESD Thursday: Squats (Juggernaut Method) + Optional ESD Friday: Bench (JM), A row variation, Face Pulls, Band Pull Aparts, Lat Raise + DB Clean Superset + Optional ESD
May 18th
Three former players in Australian U20 team. Great stuff.
May 2nd
April 2012
4 posts
Finally decided to “outsource” my own training, one way or another
Apr 15th
Looking to test the audio post format on my iPhone tumblr app. Any questions?
Apr 8th
Dan John Genius Yet Again →
Apr 8th
Thinking of getting certified as a Sports Nutrition Specialist.
Apr 8th
March 2012
2 posts
Mar 29th
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4 tags
My 500+lb Squat Cycle →
Mar 27th
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February 2012
1 post
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Simple inseason training program for rugby
Monday: MAS aerobic intervals Tuesday: Maximum Strength Wednesday: RSA Thursday: Speed/Power Friday: Taper Saturday: Compete* Sunday: Recovery *Optional speed session morning of game rather than on Thursday
Feb 26th
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January 2012
3 posts
Jan 17th
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Thinking there has to be a way, even if it has not presented itself just yet.
Jan 13th
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My New Training Program
Monday: Sprints + Lower Body Power (Light) + Upper Body Strength Tuesday: Aerobic Conditioning Wednesday: Full Body Power (Heavy) Thursday: Aerobic Conditioning Friday: Off Saturday: Full Body Strength Sunday: Aerobic Conditioning I will write a full blog post going into more detail this week.
Jan 8th
November 2011
4 posts
Starting to think a 24hr fast the day after a massive deadlift session may not have been the best idea in terms of recovery.
Nov 24th
Latest idea: a podcast focusing on fitness/health/s&c etc
Nov 22nd
Nov 9th
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Working on a seminar about conditioning for Rugby 7s. Completely new and unique content you won’t find elsewhere.
Nov 6th
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October 2011
14 posts
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Know when to hold them....
My current programming is great.  Very happy with it.  However, my current goals and the programming do not align perfectly.  If I was in a hypercaloric state with the goal of getting bigger and stronger, this program would appear to be near perfect.  Currently, having 400lbs+ on my back twice per week while doing plenty of other activity and eating hypocaloricly is leaving my recovery a little...
Oct 19th
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Oct 16th
6 notes
Oct 15th
Tired of everything
Oct 11th
Oct 10th
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Current Training Schedule
Tuesday: Volume Bench Thursday: Intensity Squat Saturday: Intensity Bench Sunday: Volume Squat *Saturday and Sunday can combine key elements into one session if required. “Bench” and “Squat” refers to the primary lift, but most of session is spent in a range of movement patters, especially horizontal and vertical pulling on “bench” days and hip extension...
Oct 9th
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Just read someone saying none of the Aussies had a meaningful game. Know much about rugby? Pocock had probably the game of the tournament by an individual. It also shows how bias the average fan is to only half the game. South Africa dominated territory and possession, but they did not dominate the game.  The game is more than just attack and for Australia to make three times the tackles that...
Oct 9th
Oct 8th
“It is one thing to study war and another to live the warrior’s life.”
– Telamon of Arcadia
Oct 7th
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Oct 7th
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Oct 4th
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QF Tips
Wales, England, NZ and Aus (though is genuinely a coin toss with Bryce in charge)
Oct 4th
frustrating 
Oct 3rd
“Earn the right to squat and leave.”
– Jim Wendler
Oct 2nd
September 2011
7 posts
“I’d rather spend 45 minutes rolling, stretching, moving and having a GREAT...”
– Jim Wendler
Sep 29th
Sep 12th
3 tags
Really need to turn this project idea into a seminar/presentation.
Sep 8th
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Sep 6th
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Really thinking I want to do something for the RWC. Commentary, discussion type thing, but not sure what.
Sep 5th
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Game Based Conditioning →
Sep 4th
2 tags
Avoid Bandwagons →
Sep 2nd
August 2011
16 posts
How to Progress on the 90% Method →
Aug 25th