Principles
Coaching spine for your programme — skim before you load the bar.
Core scaffolding
Train Positions Not Just Muscles
Scrum performance is highly angle dependent.
Use Isometrics
Scrums involve large amounts of static force production and stiffness.
Train Under Fatigue
Body position deteriorates under fatigue, so training should simulate this.
Progress Neck Training Carefully
Avoid excessive loading progression too quickly.
Prioritize Horizontal Force
Sleds and scrum-specific force vectors matter more than purely vertical gym strength.
Advanced tooling
Flywheel resisted scrum workVelocity-based squat trainingContrast pairingsCluster set scrummagingIsometric mid-thigh pullsTempo eccentricsBlood flow restriction rehab