In developing
high-performance exercises for athletes,
sports scientists recommend routines that
closely approximate the joint and muscle
movement used in the particular sport.
Until now rugby (one of the most
strength-oriented team sports), has had
to rely on general purpose strength
conditioning exercises and equipment.This
equipment does not adequately approximate
the joint and muscle movement of the
rugby player.
In designing a machine
specifically for the rugby player, MyoQuip
(the developers of the ScrumTruk
apparatus), have converted the vertical
resistance of gravity into resistance in
the horizontal plane, which is where the
rugby forward operates. Forward dominance
is the platform on which rugby success is
built. In establishing dominance, the
crucial factor is the ability of the
forwards to deliver pushing power and to
withstand the counter-force generated by
the opposing pack.
ScrumTruk is a machine designed
specifically to develop that pushing
power and resistance to counter-pushing
while in the body position of the scrum
or maul. Regular use of this apparatus by
all forwards reinforces the point that
generating scrum and maul momentum and
resisting counter-momentum is the
responsibility of the whole pack.
Engineered to handle weight loads to
250kg and beyond, the ScrumTruk provides
a challenge to players of international
standard as well as a safe and intuitive
way for young players to fully develop
their strength.
Benefits
Use of the ScrumTruk assists in the
following:
realistically simulates the
compressive forces of the live
scrum and generates effective
counter-resistance.
is ideal for observing and
teaching correct body position
and delivery of pushing force.
facilitates individual testing of
lower body strength in a familiar
and comfortable body position
(Unlike the Barbell Squat, the
results do not depend on mastery
of a complicated movement).
enhances the capacity to
effectively lift and support the
lineout jumper.
does not replace the scrum
machine, rather the two machines
complement one another.*
Whilst
exercising with ScrumTruk, the
lower spine adopts moderate
curvature necessary for effective
pushing and avoidance of lower
back strain. This position also
triggers isometric contraction of
the stabilising muscles of the
pelvic and abdominal regions.
For open field play, ScrumTruk
develops the leg drive essential
in both attacking and defensive
engagements. Its use is therefore
recommended for both backs and
forwards.
*Scrum machines do
not develop pushing-strength,
their function is for practising
technique and cohesion as a pack.
Scrum machines also make it
difficult to assess the
contribution of the individual
forward.
In developing
high-performance exercises for athletes,
sports scientists recommend routines that
closely approximate the joint and muscle
movement used in the particular sport.
Until now rugby (one of the most
strength-oriented team sports), has had
to rely on general purpose strength
conditioning exercises and equipment.This
equipment does not adequately approximate
the joint and muscle movement of the
rugby player.
