Lance working the core and looking strong!

[epoh]

 

Maybe core exercises are important for cyclists

 

Source: http://www.elizabethkreutz.com/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Azonic]

Its not a "maybe", its a "beslis". Was told this by a former MTB world champ as well.

 

Work the core!

 

[Hendrik_S]

holy krap. this must have been in his of years. Cause that is pretty big... erm.. i like girls

[epoh]

looking through his pictures he certainly does not have a boring life! I admire that.

[Sean Badenhorst]

He's in good allround shape. Wonder when these were shot?

As someone that's directed plenty of photoshoots, the following make a person's physique look most impressive:

* Black and white photography

* Well-placed lighting (usually from one side)

* Getting the subject to workout to pump up the muscles before shooting

* Lots of baby oil!

 

[Like-A-Boss]

Geez...I guess he's serious about winning some races then

 

Looks very strong!

[#Pete#]

But does it get you to the top of the climb 1st?

 

http://www.professionalcycling.info/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/rasmussen.jpg

 

[APJ88]

my word

[#Pete#]

 

From Cycling weekly's interview with him yesterday:

 

I saw some recent pictures of you cycling, Your upper body looks much bigger than when you were winning the Tour.

 

 

I'm 170 pounds, which is very light for me at this time of year. And

there's not a lot of fat. I usually start the season at 180, I'm 170

now. At the Tour, I'm 164.

 

 

Still looks like a lot of muscle to lug up the hill to me?

 

#Pete#2008-12-04 10:04:59

[calabash]

he spends a lot of time in aspen, CO

some of the best trails around that town

 

[Zoo Cookie]

Maybe core exercises are important for cyclists

Source: http://www.elizabethkreutz.com/

 

be still my heart

[turtlek]

I say they are photoshopped wish his head on someone elses body ok yes i am jealous

[Zoo Cookie]

But does it get you to the top of the climb 1st?

http://www.professionalcycling.info/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/rasmussen.jpg

 

this on the other hand is .

[#Pete#]

 

He's in good allround shape. Wonder when these were shot?

 

 

Looks like recently - they're in his'comeback' photo series. Similar looking training photos and recent video on livestrong.com.

 

When he made his cancer comeback everyone was writing about how didn't regain the upper body weight he lost during his illness and could now compete in the mounatins. He was strong as a triathlete - looks like he's put his natural muscle mass on again. Unless there's some trick photography I think he's carrying more muscle than I've seen in any TdF victory...mmmm?

 

[Willehond]

OK, if you are really honest, is it not clear that the only one on this page who needs drugs to perform is the Chicken?

[Guest Michelle]

*drool*