training programme for a 6

Question
Hi my names phill and am 18 years old. I have been playing rugby for a few years, the first team i played for was cardiff schools then the cardiff blues then the cardiff district and which point i took a bad injury that has kept me out until now.now its fully healed, I intend to go back next season but have to start at club level. I need help comming up with a training programme for my position which is a blindside flanker. I have nevr played this position before but i am going to go all the way with it. I would appreciate your adice on this and also how many weight training sessions should i do in a week?
I would appreciate as much detailed advice as possible
thanks
phill

Answer
Hi Phill,

Please read through my previous answered questions as I have answered one about training for flanker / #6. Also just a moment ago I answered a question about training and weight training.

Frankly it is had form me to tell you how to train without being there in person. I can only suggest working with a quality gym, qualified personal trainer, reading books by recognized trainers and working with your club.

If you are going to a club reach out to the coach and see if he can suggest a training routine and ask what he expects. See if a senior player in your position will take you under his wing as a training partner.

It is good to hear your injury is better, if you worked with a physical therapy specialist to mend it then that person might be worth consulting to get a place to start.

Sit down and write down your current status: weight, fitness level, strength, speed. Next set realistic goals and then set up a plan to reach those goals with "mile markers" along the way. Do this with someone who is experienced in training. Constantly educate yourself on the topic of traiing and look to update and upgrade your training levels along the way.

Good luck!