Optimizing Gym Workouts in Cycling Training Schedule: Seeking Advice for Tahoe Trail MTB 100K Prep

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It has other benefits, but strength training won’t impact your FTP in most cases. Some recent discussion here:

Adjusting strength training to avoid DOMS

I’m happy my attempts at nuanced discussions on strength training made such a lasting impression because that was definitely not my podcast. As far as I’m aware, strength training is only shown in the scientific literature to have power benefits across the board, and in your n=1 anecdata, if someone hasn’t been training properly on the bike. The big reason it helps untrained people is neural drive, which would be equally effective by doing proper on-bike training. For my n>100, strength trainin…

If you want to raise your FTP, prioritize your bike workouts, and make sure you don’t impact them with your strength work.