Ramp Test - No improvement in FTP after 5 weeks

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FTP drop during build: Fatigued or lack of progessive stimulus and does VO2max block lead to "overtesting"?

Thank you for all your replies! I assumed that I was fueling properly regarding carbs, but seeing some of the numbers quoted in this forum (5-10 g/kg on high-intensity workout days) I am not so sure anymore… Regarding the accuracy of the FTP from the ramp test - especially the 325 w all time best one - looking back I realise that did manage to do 322 w / 319 w (NP / average power) on a 40 min outside all-out effort five days earlier, so while not a full hour, maybe that FTP was not too far off.…

FTP drop. Fatigue?

@MichaelMihalik which approach did you take to get you back up. I just had a similar experience. Started build with a test of 293 and after build 1 (3weeks on and 1 week rest of actually keeping mostly compliant, the most I have ever been) ftp dropped to 276! Felt good going into the test felt rested, maybe even over rested… same PM same caffeine, same music, so weird…

FTP going the wrong direction - need advice

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