# Strength training around low volume training plan? **URL:** \ **Category:** Training\ **Created:** [November 8, 2020, 7:18pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/strength-training-around-low-volume-training-plan/46291 "2020-11-08T19:18:54Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![cgould](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/cgould/32/55962_2.png) [@cgould](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/cgould)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2020, 7:18pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/strength-training-around-low-volume-training-plan/46291/1 "2020-11-08T19:18:54Z")
Hi I’m just returning after a couple of months of the bike. Iv been doing a bit of running and a good amount of own body weight strength training. I’m actually feeling rather good, not super fit but definitely stronger than past years when all iv done is cycle. I really want to continue my strength training, hopefully just own body weight stuff. Was hoping somebody would have some guidance for things to do and how best to fit around a low volume plan. I can’t wait to get back into my training, love TrainerRoad … FTP test on Tuesday, should be interesting 🤔 Many thanks in advance for any help, my first time reaching out ---
**Author:** ![rkoswald](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/rkoswald/32/28273_2.png) [@rkoswald](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/rkoswald)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2020, 8:04pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/strength-training-around-low-volume-training-plan/46291/2 "2020-11-08T20:04:15Z")
It depends on your schedule. I am very routine-driven and tend to workout in the mornings. So, if I were following a LV plan where rides are, say, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, I would strength train Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, with Sundays off. I would strength train at the same time of day as your rides, so you’re on a very consistent daily schedule. ---
**Author:** ![PattyP](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/6a8cbe/32.png) [@PattyP](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/PattyP)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2020, 8:29pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/strength-training-around-low-volume-training-plan/46291/3 "2020-11-08T20:29:42Z")
With that shedule you dont get enough rest. ---
**Author:** ![rkoswald](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/rkoswald/32/28273_2.png) [@rkoswald](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/rkoswald)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2020, 9:13pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/strength-training-around-low-volume-training-plan/46291/4 "2020-11-08T21:13:09Z")
An alternative would be doubles - lifting on the same days that you ride. For example, ride in the mornings and lift in the evenings. There are a lot more variables to consider, though, including how intense the strength training sessions are; whether they focus on upper, lower, or whole body; available times to train each day; etc. ---
**Author:** ![DocSavage](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/docsavage/32/19744_2.png) [@DocSavage](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/DocSavage)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2020, 9:14pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/strength-training-around-low-volume-training-plan/46291/5 "2020-11-08T21:14:14Z")
I ride low vol M-W-F and strength train Tues and Thur. I’m in base now once I get to build I’ll strength train on Mon and Wed to get Tues and Thur as full recovery. One day of the weekend I ride outdoors with buddies weather permitting or a Z2 Zwift ride if Mother Nature doesn’t cooperate.