i am a front row forward and 14 yrs of age i allready do plenty of running and joging to keep my speed and cardio up but i wanna loose about 2 stone and was wondering do u think useing weights eg bench press squats ect are a good idea at my age or will it just slow me down ???? i really enjoy front row play but i would like to be the strongest player i can bei am a front row forward and 14 yrs of age i allready do plenty of running and joging to keep my speed and cardio up but i wanna loose about 2 stone and was wondering do u think useing weights eg bench press squats ect are a good idea at my age or will it just slow me down ???? i really enjoy front row play but i would like to be the strongest player i can be

Weigs re a good idea but u want to do lots of low weighted reps This makes you stronger without dramatically increasing your weight limiting your speed

In training for rugby, you need speed, agility, endurance and strength. lifting weights at 14 is not a bad idea, just don't over do it because it will prove to be the opposite of what you're trying to accomplish.

Since you are only 14, I wouldn't suggest a lot of weight lifting (since you are still growing) but I would suggest squats and other resistance training. That will slowly ease you into weight training. Then start off with lighter weights and work up. You know your body best so if you think you can handle something heavier, go heavier