The five most effective workout routines from England internationals

If you covet the physique of an international rugby star, you need to train like one – and few can match England back rower James Haskell. Use his exclusive strength and power programme to look like you mean business and leave competitors in no doubt of it.

For years he was more front page news than back but, as for the talent, that never went away. He’s not the first sports star to supernova in the light of his own potential but, at 28, he's one injury away from an England recall. Going by this workout, we think he measures up.

Alex Corbisiero was once the undisputed champion of England's front row, but successive injuries kicked his career out of contention. Back in one piece, Corbs came within an inch of World Cup selection this autumn and this strength workout could one day soon re-crown him leader of the pack.

 

As an England flyer, try-scoring Lion and Quin legend, Ugo Monye made a career out of clinical finishing and searing pace. On the eve of England's first test since their lacklustre home World Cup we asked one of the fastest men to ever wear the Red Rose of Enlgand how you can build the same match-winning speed.

PIC FROM CATERS NEWS - (PICTURED SEPTEMBER 09: Quilter Kids First Champions Canvey Island RFC. The club was visited by Ugo Monye and Danielle Nolli Waterman.) PR SHOOT FOR ESSENTIALLY / George Maclachlan[/caption]

Northamptons’s midfield battering ram, Luther Burrell, came agonisingly close to the England squad thanks to his hard running style and ability to make the hard yards in contact. His combination split squats, side planks and hill sprints will help you get over the #gainz line.

NORTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 14: Luther Burrell of Northampton looks on during the European Rugby Champions Cup Pool 3 match between Northampton Saints and Scarlets at Franklin's Gardens on November 14, 2015 in Northampton, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)[/caption]