Adjusting strength training to avoid DOMS

[BCM]

The more accurate way to put it, is that for most people strength is not a limiter for FTP. Quoting Kolie here as this is one of the recent discussions with a relevant reference

@empiricalcycling

Determinants of endurance in well-trained cyclists .pdf (2.2 MB)
The answers you want are mostly in this paper. Muscle strength is not a limiter for most people’s FTP, and it looks like someone linked my podcast about it already.

Discussion From here:

Physiological Changes to FTP Increase

The secret is to start cycling when you’re 40. Then every year you keep getting fitter than you’ve ever been! Last couple weeks I’ve hit several all time PRs still in Base.