# FTP bump based on progression levels **URL:** \ **Category:** Training\ **Created:** [February 8, 2022, 3:53pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/ftp-bump-based-on-progression-levels/69069 "2022-02-08T15:53:41Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Dale1328](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/dale1328/32/18182_2.png) [@Dale1328](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Dale1328)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2022, 3:53pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/ftp-bump-based-on-progression-levels/69069/1 "2022-02-08T15:53:41Z")
Hi, Just looking for general feedback. I use AT to prepare for a non specific TT season that runs May-Aug. It’s just me against me for fun and fitness. Recently in lieu of ramp testing, I’ve been using the following metric to reward myself with a 5w FTP bump. Just looking for any obvious cons to this method. I follow TR plan but will often push myself a little harder targeting 2-3 key rides per week for progression increases. When I find that I can hold level 7.5 rides in SS, Thresh and VO2, I bump my FTP up 5w and then fall back to level 5, repeat process. It’s a low key method for a low key rider lol. Thx for any constructive feedback. ---
**Author:** ![jjmc](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/jjmc/32/12893_2.png) [@jjmc](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/jjmc)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2022, 3:59pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/ftp-bump-based-on-progression-levels/69069/2 "2022-02-08T15:59:41Z")
Once you can hit level 7-8 threshold and SS level 10 doesn’t seem that big a deal, 2% increase is kind a no brainer. I think you are doing just fine. There are many ways to assess fitness beyond the ramp test. You are doing just that. ---
**Author:** ![Dale1328](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/dale1328/32/18182_2.png) [@Dale1328](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Dale1328)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2022, 4:19pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/ftp-bump-based-on-progression-levels/69069/3 "2022-02-08T16:19:35Z")
Great feedback and thx. ---
**Author:** ![ArHu74](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/arhu74/32/177458_2.png) [@ArHu74](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/ArHu74)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2022, 5:07pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/ftp-bump-based-on-progression-levels/69069/4 "2022-02-08T17:07:58Z")
Someone here (@Janhein iirc but can’t find the particular post) figured out a certain sweet spot progression increase corresponds to a certain FTP% increase so what you are doing should work ---
**Author:** ![Dale1328](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/dale1328/32/18182_2.png) [@Dale1328](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Dale1328)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2022, 5:19pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/ftp-bump-based-on-progression-levels/69069/5 "2022-02-08T17:19:25Z")
Thanks for the message ---
**Author:** ![timon](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/timon/32/12895_2.png) [@timon](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/timon)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2022, 5:52pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/ftp-bump-based-on-progression-levels/69069/6 "2022-02-08T17:52:59Z")
Nate said in the other thread that a 10 PL at 300 watts FTP was equal in difficulty to a 4.9 at 330 watt FTP. It’s probably still valuable to make yourself get to the 7+ levels occasionally and stay there for a bit because those intervals are generally longer at threshold/Sweetspot power, or give you way less rest. ---
**Author:** ![Dale1328](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/dale1328/32/18182_2.png) [@Dale1328](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Dale1328)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2022, 6:08pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/ftp-bump-based-on-progression-levels/69069/7 "2022-02-08T18:08:21Z")
That makes sense and thx. I’ve also noticed that as I move closer to my potential upper fitness level, each progression climb takes longer and is more challenging. Hanging out at 7+ for a week or so is a good call.