Looking for suggestions on strength training programming for mtb racing, specifically enduro. I’ve got some general strength programming but looking for some new things to add to my arsenal. What do you do?

Have you reviewed this thread? It has lots of great info. [image] Strength Training Training Strength Training information and resources: (We will update this lead post with appropriate info over time.) 5 Strength Training Exercises to Integrate Into Your Cycling Tra…

Nope, thanks for the heads up. Will check it out.

Hi Andy, I tend to follow Coach Chads advise and perform strength workouts on the heavier TR scheduled training days (Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday). I like to follow a principle called “daily undulating periodisation” using big compound lifts. In a nut shell you use the similar exercise on all t…

Go do some trail work! I just did some trail work last weekend and everything above my waist was sore for three days haha.

Two questions for ya Scarycarey: You mentioned the principle “daily undulating periodisation”. Is it really “daily” because it sounds like you were aligning your Strength training days with the TR Training days of Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday or have I misunderstood? Also, at what stage of T…

Look at this! [N1NO - The Hunt for Glory - Chapter 9 Part 1 "Hittin' the Gym with the Champ"] I have been exploring MTB video, and downhill racers… I feel like we (roadie) often just go out and ride to gain ftp but not gaining the supporting muscles and technique to enhance the overall…

I loved this video! My question for @Jonathan and @Scarycarey at what point in your training program could you do a Nino Shurter-like workout as seen in that video? Could you pull it off in all three phases: Base, Build and Speciality? Surely you have to periodize your strength training at some poin…

[image] sangerasong: Also, at what stage of TR training are you incorporating strength training — Base, Build or Speciality? I can’t answer for @Scarycarey but this year I did it through out training, stopping a week or two before my A race (and since I had 2 A races exactly 4 weeks apart, I …

This has got to be the best strength-related video for cyclists! Just shared this with my conditioning coach. Tim. :facepunch:

Big fan of Kettlebell Training for general strength conditioning. Swings and Turkish Get-ups are the go to moves. Check out Enter the Kettlebell or Simple and Sinister by Pavel Tsatsouline

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Have you reviewed this thread? It has lots of great info.

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