Hooker Workout: 16 Week Programme

BY graeme · Saturday Feb 28, 2015

In this manual, elite rugby performance specialist Kevin Shattock provides hookers with a step-by-step programme based on strength & conditioning science to unleash elite performance on the rugby pitch by targeting the specific muscle groups that are key for hookers, with exercises that mimic the stress and high intensity of a rugby match.

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