Hi, I’d like to add some strength training to my week ( at first once a week up to twice a week, I don’t think I’ll be able to do 3 times a week ) I found TrainerRoad recommendations, and they seem fine. But did anyone try those? Were they any good? Any other recommendations? I plan on not just…

What recos? Like in a blog post or some such?

Might have more luck here: [image] Coach Chad's Strength Training Recommendations For Cyclists Training Coach Chad’s Strength Training Recommendations For Cyclists is now live on our blog! A few weeks ago on the podcast we discussed minimum strength requirements for en…

Yeah, I was watching this to see which specific TR item he was considering. Those are the two avenues I know for the most direct and useful info. Another one that might be related were the “benchmarks” ones. [image] Coach Chad's Strength Training Benchmarks for Cyclists - TrainerRoad Blog …

[image] Angrod: Mainly for posture and stability I think all the main 5 moves do this, but the squat and overhead press in particular.

[Screenshot_20220629_201328_com.android.chrome] I forgot to post the screenshot I found it searching on Google, it gives you guidelines based on your weight

[image] JoeX: I think all the main 5 moves do this, but the squat and overhead press in particular. I think deadlifts (and variations which also target the posterior chain) have made the most difference to my much improved posture over the last couple of years.

Oh really? I’m curious to see how it’s going to unfold then. As I spend all my time either cycling or on the computer, I think back strenghting and pecs stretching will help a lot too. I think I heard somewhere that it wouldn’t hinder performance significantly

[image] Angrod: I think I heard somewhere that it wouldn’t hinder performance significantly As long as you don’t just throw a whole bunch of strength training on top of a whole bunch of riding without regard to balancing overall stress and recovery, it’ll only be advantageous.

The podcast crew did a couple of episodes a while ago around strength training, they’re definitely worth a listen. I’ve avoided the gym for years out of fear of hurting myself - I have a spondy. Recently (3 months?) started strength work following listening to the podcast. I bought a 14 kg kettle…

As an aside, I would recommend spending some time watching YouTube videos to understand the correct form and practice a lot before starting your training program. A friend has just injured himself doing dumb bell rows using very light weights. He just bought the weights and jumped straight into a be…

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Might have more luck here:

@mcneese.chad

And to the O, yes, I think so.

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