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WHAT YOU SHOULD BE DOING THIS MONTH… WARM UP LIKE A PRO

Q The modern player trains for so many different aspects of the game. So why is it important to do neck exercises too?

A The neck is an essential muscle group to train in contact sport, say Gatherer Systems. It’s one of the most undertrained muscle groups. Massive forces are transmitted through the neck during scrummaging, mauling and tackling. A strong neck is required to absorb these forces safely, to

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