Off season strength advice

absolutely.

I really like Dylan Johnson videos, however Frank Overton of FasCat has even better coverage of resistance training in two podcasts starting with this one:
https://fascatcoaching.com/tips/resistance-training-for-cycling/

and then a podcast walking you thru each week of the 10-week plan, you literally could do the plan just listening to this podcast:

But I think you are better off buying the plan with the discount code. I’m currently on week 7 and have added 2.5 inches to my thighs (quads and hamstrings), in my late fifties. The plan works and its cycling specific. I’ve had knee issues in the past and already feel more durable. I’ve been building up to this (hip hinging and body weight squats) since January, and a year ago I couldn’t squat with weight. How times have changed… really happy with results of the plan and you can find here: https://fascatcoaching.com/training-plans/weight-lifting-for-cycling/ and if cyclocross is your thing they have a 24 week off-season plan specific to cross.

Not everyone has access to a gym these days, and a new home based plan is suppose to launch in September. In my own case I replaced barbell squats with goblet squats, barbell deadlifts with two kettlebells, and leg press replaced with dumbbell step-ups. I’m also doing kettlebell swings. An added benefit is those replacements are less technical versus barbell versions, and in my own mind that means they are better suited for anyone new to resistance training. However you still need to be focused on form!! Get a qualified trainer to help, don’t injure yourself!

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