It started like most gym sessions.
Barbell loaded. Music on. One of our athletes, a front row forward, lined up for a heavy trap bar deadlift. He hit his usual numbers. Looked solid. No complaints.
But when we checked the Remaker data, we saw something different: Bar speed was down, and output had dropped.
He wasn’t failing reps.
He wasn’t fatigued.
He just wasn’t progressing.
This is the kind of thing we’d have missed completely six months ago. No one’s spotting small output drops with the naked eye. But at this level, the small margins are the ones that cost you.
So, How Do You Get Stronger in the Gym?
This is the question everyone wants to know the answer to, and you’ll be glad to know it’s easier than you think – with the right tools.
When Remaker showed us that this person wasn’t progressing anymore, we adjusted the load, changed the stimulus, and added a new plyometric pairing. Within a few weeks, his numbers were climbing again.
And that’s all there is to it. Small, simple changes that make all the difference when it comes to improving strength.
Stronger. Faster. Smarter.
But this was only possible due to the tracking and measuring capabilities of Remaker.
How to Measure Strength Gains with Remaker
We don’t use Remaker to make our gym “fancy.” This is how to effectively measure your strength gains.
We use it because the difference between average and elite isn’t always visible. With Remaker, we’re able to share your current metrics, so you can aim for continuous improvement.
But remember, it’s not just about how much you lift. It’s about how you lift it.
- How fast you move the bar
- How much force you putting through the floor
- How your left and right sides compare
- Whether you’re pushing PBs… or plateauing silently
This data helps us coach better.
It helps our athletes train better.
And it’s changing the way we build performance from the ground up.
Forwards, Backs, Pros, or Grassroots – It Applies to Everyone
Whether you’re scrummaging in the front row or sprinting down the wing, the goal is the same: High output, controlled force, and consistent development.
This is how you get stronger in the gym.
And in rugby, where contact is brutal and performance is public, we can’t afford to guess. We don’t want “strong”, we want stronger than yesterday.
How We Can Help You Get Stronger
You can’t manage what you don’t measure.
We’re not just building hype, we’re building high-performance habits, backed by data and refined through coaching.
So next time you hit a lift, jump, or sprint… ask yourself: “Am I just training hard – or am I actually getting better?”
Our online fitness memberships and training programmes are tailored to your needs, utilising Remaker to make sure you’re always improving your strength. Find out more about how we can help you kickstart a healthier, stronger future.
To continue getting stronger, you can discover fitness advice in our Knowledge Hub with articles covering everything from Why Power is Important in Rugby to How to Stay Fit in Your 30s.