Does strength training change based on what phase of a plan you are on?

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Hi all,

Wondering what people do by the way of strength training while on a TR plan?

I’ve put a plan together using plan builder Low volume and was wondering what what exercises, sets and reps I should be doing for each phase, as I assume they would change. I plan on doing 2 gym sessions a week.

Base Phase - I was thinking of starting with body weight and light weights 2/3 sets with high reps around 15/20 as i get my body use to gym stuff again.

Build Phase - Heavier weights with lower reps and more sets 5 reps and 5 sets ( or is it better to do this in the off season?)

Specialty Phase - A little more core and stretching leading up to my A race

Is this the way to go, or do people just following the same program twice a week.

What’s everyone doing?

Has this been covered by a podcast, if so what number I’d love to go back and listen.

Thanks in advance,
Adam

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Loads of good resources from TR themselves and on this forum on these topics so you are in luck!

Recent TR podcast: Strength Training, KOM Training Guide, Training Fatigue and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 341 - YouTube which is due to be followed with a more detailed podcast this week which will cover practical suggestions on how to best fit strength training into your plan: Strength Exercises for Cyclists, High Volume, Goal Setting and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 345

TR strength training guidelines and link to weight calculator is also useful: Coach Chad's Strength Training Benchmarks for Cyclists - TrainerRoad Blog

Good thread discussing peoples different approaches: Strength Training

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