JOHN DAMS, Rugby World fitness editor and Harlequins’ head of strength and conditioning, has highlighted two great conditioning exercises. They are fantastic exercises for the front-five forwards in particular and will get you working hard. These videos will show you how to do them…

With the sled drag, use a Prowler or any other robust sled. Work with your face to the sled, keep your arms straight and work as hard as you can.

With the sled pull, use a Prowler or any other robust sled. Work with your back to the sled, keep your arms straight behind you and work as hard as you can.