Graham S Posted February 14, 2023 Share Hey guys, I'm starting out doing some strength training on my off days. My week is looking like this. Monday, Wednesday, Friday - Strength Training in the gym Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday - MTB rides (Or gym cycle if I cant make it to the trails) My question is this. Can you reccomend any strength programmes specifically for getting stronger and improving your riding? I have looked at "The strength factory" programme thats around R550 for the most basic one.. What I am currenty doing is a full body split I used to do a few years back before cycling. Each day conisits of a bit of upper body and lower workouts, stretched over a 6 day period so by the end of the week you have hit all muscle groups. It then goes to a "B side" which has different variations but the same split. Would this be enough for strength training as its more of a wholelistic approach vs a "bro split" that focuses more on building massive muscle, vs my rotuine thats more of creating an athletic physique while being functional? Any input would be much appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kom Posted February 14, 2023 Share 10 minutes ago, Graham S said: Can you reccomend any strength programmes specifically for getting stronger and improving your riding? Before doing anything listen to this Huberman podcast with Andy Galpin —> https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/huberman-lab/id1545953110?i=1000598616717 3hrs of great advice from two of the best in sports science. Graham S and Blokman 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sprocket and Chain Posted February 14, 2023 Share Try Wahoo. One of the only platforms (stand to be corrected) that offers virtual cycling (IDT), yoga, strength training, etc. Graham S and mecheng89 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave303e Posted February 14, 2023 Share A lot depends on your goal. Do you want to cycle better? then intervals on an indoor trainer would be better than strength work. If you want a good strong useful body then your plan sounds good. You could even look at CrossFit as an option(just do it carefully with form) Graham S 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pandatron Posted February 14, 2023 Share I would just contact a professional and get them to draw something up/also test for imbalances Taygan Robson from Pure Science is a good start Graham S 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swingTOpeddle Posted February 14, 2023 Share Some science if you’re interested Kom, Jbr, Graham S and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham S Posted February 16, 2023 Share On 2/14/2023 at 6:17 PM, swingTOpeddle said: Some science if you’re interested Great video, thank you! swingTOpeddle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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