Don’t Fall Into Strength Training Trap

It is the $64,000 question for cyclists aiming to boost their performance: should they make lifting weights a part of their training regime? There are many arguments for and against and few topics raise the hackles of bike fans more than this.

But, in my view, one thing is certain: when you have a busy life and time is of the essence, strength and weight training should take a back seat. If you only have a limited amount of time to dedicate to your cycling training, then forget about lifting weights and pumping iron: focus on intervals and the sessions that will bring you the maximum benefit.

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Bench 5/70% 5/80% 5/82.5% 5/85% 5/87.5%
Push Ups 3×10/
Dumbbell Incline Bench Press 3×10/
Swiss-Ball Dumbbell Flys 3×10/
Barbell Curls 3×10/
Barbell Revers Curls 3×10/
Dumbbell Hammer Curls 3×10/
Pillar 3x30sec
Dead Bug Hold 3x30sec
Dead Bug Alternating Arm & Leg 3x20sec each
Oblique Pillar 3x20sec each

Roll Out 3-5min
Jump Rope Warm Up 3-5min
Active Warm Up 3-5min
Mobility Warm Up 3-5min

CrossFit
Split Jerk 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 reps

Dave Lipson 355lbs, Austin Malleolo 295lbs, Annie Thorisdottir 206lbs, Candice Ruiz 200lbs.
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Front Squat 5/60% 5/70% 3×5/80%

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CrossFit
“DT”

Five rounds for time of:
155 pound Deadlift, 12 reps
155 pound Hang power clean, 9 reps
155 pound Push jerk, 6 reps

Annie Thorisdottir 4:49 (50Kg), Kristan Clever 5:55 (105lbs), Rebecca Voigt 6:55 (105lbs). Post time to comments.

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AM WO
5) Rowing 5×5/85%
4) Seated Rack Press 5×5/70-80%
PM WO
1) Snatch w/ Straps 3×1/90% 3×2/85%
2) Clean & Jerk 5×2/85%
3) Snatch Pull 5×3/100%
6) Good Mornings or Hyper Extension 5×5

Why did I not get this for xmas???

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