The field and resistance training loads of academy rugby league players during a pre-season: Comparisons across playing positions.

ABSTRACT: Male academy rugby league players are required to undertake field and resistance training to develop the technical, tactical and physical qualities important for success in the sport. However, limited research is available exploring the training load of academy rugby league players. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to quantify the field and resistance training loads of academy rugby league players during a pre-season period and compare training loads between playing positions (i.e., forwards vs. backs). Field and resistance training load data from 28 adolescent male (age 17 ± 1 years) rugby league players were retrospectively analysed following a 13-week pre-season training period (85 total training observations; 45 field sessions and 40 resistance training sessions). Global positi

SUBMITTER: Moore DA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9362933 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature