# Strength Training **URL:** \ **Category:** Training\ **Tags:** strength-training\ **Created:** [September 27, 2018, 2:53am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/strength-training/433 "2018-09-27T02:53:31Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 21
**Author:** ![T\_Field](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/t_field/32/28414_2.png) [@T\_Field](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/T_Field)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2020, 11:46pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/strength-training/433/415 "2020-06-26T23:46:03Z")
Very Interesting. The problem is I don’t have access to weights with Covid. Cases are currently climbing at a rapid rate in my location, and yours as well. ---
**Author:** ![bbarrera](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/bbarrera/32/14734_2.png) [@bbarrera](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/bbarrera)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2020, 12:06am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/strength-training/433/416 "2020-06-27T00:06:04Z")
It’s ok here in Sac county, but doesn’t really matter I’ve got kettlebells and bro-in-law two doors down with full barbell set and dumbbells up to 90lbs. ---
**Author:** ![jct](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/jct/32/7746_2.png) [@jct](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/jct)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2020, 1:59am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/strength-training/433/417 "2020-06-27T01:59:26Z")
You married up. ---
**Author:** ![bbarrera](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/bbarrera/32/14734_2.png) [@bbarrera](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/bbarrera)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2020, 3:28am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/strength-training/433/418 "2020-06-27T03:28:21Z")
Not easy being an endurance athlete in a family of power athletes! ---
**Author:** ![JoeX](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/joex/32/6640_2.png) [@JoeX](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/JoeX)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2020, 10:04am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/strength-training/433/419 "2020-06-27T10:04:08Z")
> [@bbarrera](#): > > Anybody try targeting slow-twitch? No, although my first thought is that the endurance training we do already does that…Im just thinking it through…so most of out hybrid fibres will be tuned to slow twitch already…lifting long, light and slow…is that going to increase muscle density like heavy lifting, probably not, isnt that supposed to be more of a hypertrophy activity? ---
**Author:** ![Dostring](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/dostring/32/7746_2.png) [@Dostring](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Dostring)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2020, 12:00pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/strength-training/433/420 "2020-06-27T12:00:31Z")
Looks like a hypertrophy phase to me. According to Bompa (periodization of strength for sports) you should train your strength in the gym first (incl hypertrophy if appropriate). Strength-endurance should be sport specific. Can’t see how even 50 squats in a row comes close to 10 thousands of revolutions/steps/rows that you do in one bout of endurance exercise. ---
**Author:** ![Trainer606](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/trainer606/32/17638_2.png) [@Trainer606](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Trainer606)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2020, 12:50pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/strength-training/433/421 "2020-06-27T12:50:18Z")
Hey Andrew was just mentioning to a friend yesterday that a workout, upper or lower does not have to be intense, long or too taxing to have good benefits. I can fit in my workouts in anytime because they aren’t Draining.I can not maintain heavy and intense lifting and Train or ride hard at the same time , to much energy drain , eating , and time in recovery mode. i ride Single track and Road, and just looking to keep my upper body from fatiguing on Rides. ---
**Author:** ![toribath](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/toribath/32/34696_2.png) [@toribath](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/toribath)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2020, 2:12am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/strength-training/433/422 "2020-06-28T02:12:28Z")
Haha! My roommate is a powerlifter and rugby player. In between the ridiculous challenges, unsuccessful attempts at explaining the finer details of each other’s sports, and somewhat spectacular dietary habits, I think we’d make a great sitcom. ---
**Author:** ![bbarrera](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/bbarrera/32/14734_2.png) [@bbarrera](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/bbarrera)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2020, 3:19am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/strength-training/433/423 "2020-06-28T03:19:50Z")
all the males in this family can or have thrown 90+mph fastballs so I’m at a bit of a disadvantage… > [@JoeX](#): > > hypertrophy activity? anything to produce more red meat! (aka slow twitch or FOG mitochondria machinery) ---
**Author:** ![DarthShivious](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/darthshivious/32/3182_2.png) [@DarthShivious](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/DarthShivious)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2020, 4:36pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/strength-training/433/424 "2020-06-29T16:36:05Z")
> [@bbarrera](#): > > 90+mph fastballs Must make for interesting family snowball fights in winter. ---
**Author:** ![bbarrera](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/bbarrera/32/14734_2.png) [@bbarrera](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/bbarrera)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2020, 4:40pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/strength-training/433/425 "2020-06-29T16:40:39Z")
[![](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/original/3X/f/f/ff67f4f9dc27db30fa11698400a9f0b066080be7.jpeg "Elf (4/5) Movie CLIP - Snowball Fight (2003) HD") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbQZ8GK2usU) something like this LOL ---
**Author:** ![phil155](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/3da27b/32.png) [@phil155](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/phil155)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2020, 5:49pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/strength-training/433/426 "2020-06-29T17:49:50Z")
Has Coach Chad given any recommendations regarding where to fit strength training in the training plans, I am thinking he has and I am not finding it ---
**Author:** ![bbarrera](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/bbarrera/32/14734_2.png) [@bbarrera](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/bbarrera)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2020, 6:43pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/strength-training/433/427 "2020-06-29T18:43:35Z")
Two blog posts worth looking at, look at the section **Timing Strength Training Within Your Season** in this article: > **[Strength Training for Cyclists: 10 Exercises for Cycling Weight Training -...](https://www.trainerroad.com/blog/strength-training-basics-for-cyclists/)** > > Stronger cyclists are faster cyclists, and every rider can benefit from strength training. Though many of us avoid it, strength training can dramatically improve our abilities with just a few simple exercises each week. and the FAQ section here: > **[Coach Chad's Strength Training Benchmarks for Cyclists - TrainerRoad Blog](https://www.trainerroad.com/blog/coach-chads-strength-training-recommendations-for-cyclists/)** > > Cyclists, triathletes and all endurance athletes need strength training to be faster, stronger and healthier athletes. These are our recommendations. ---
**Author:** ![phil155](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/3da27b/32.png) [@phil155](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/phil155)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2020, 6:55pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/strength-training/433/428 "2020-06-29T18:55:05Z")
thanks, really appreciate it ---
**Author:** ![bbarrera](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/bbarrera/32/14734_2.png) [@bbarrera](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/bbarrera)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2020, 7:11pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/strength-training/433/429 "2020-06-29T19:11:38Z")
FWIW I’m masters 55+ and weight lifting 3 days a week leave my legs tired. For that reasons I only do more lifting during the off-season, which for me is the summer months (June-August). During this part of my annual training plan, I can manage one maintenance sweet spot workout and the rest are easy zone 2 / aerobic endurance. ---
**Author:** ![phil155](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/3da27b/32.png) [@phil155](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/phil155)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2020, 7:29pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/strength-training/433/430 "2020-06-29T19:29:26Z")
I am 46 and I am finding myself in a similar situation in that when I do lift or do plyo I end up in a position where efforts in the sweet spot and above are really impacted and I can’t always hit numbers. I come from a strength training background but the fact that cycling just relatedly impacts the same muscle groups makes for a difficult balancing act ---
**Author:** ![bbarrera](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/bbarrera/32/14734_2.png) [@bbarrera](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/bbarrera)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2020, 7:35pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/strength-training/433/431 "2020-06-29T19:35:41Z")
I think it makes a lot of sense to take 2-3 months every year to focus on weight lifting. Definitely need to reduce cycling. Just started my off-season and for this initial block established a baseline at 6 hours cycling and 3 hours lifting. ---
**Author:** ![phil155](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/3da27b/32.png) [@phil155](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/phil155)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2020, 7:15pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/strength-training/433/432 "2020-06-30T19:15:08Z")
My strength training workouts are relatively short (under 45 mins and sometimes 15-20 mins) but intense and I end up feeling it in the days that follow and it impacts my more intense sessions. ---
**Author:** ![empiricalcycling](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/a9a28c/32.png) [@empiricalcycling](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/empiricalcycling)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2020, 6:25pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/strength-training/433/433 "2020-07-13T18:25:53Z")
Lifting heavy or explosively creates a lot of fatigue in larger motor units. Take a little more time to let yourself recover and you’ll be alright. Alternatively, change your lifting style to create less fatigue. You don’t have to fuck yourself up to have an effective session! ---
**Author:** ![AZSkeptic](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/azskeptic/32/12908_2.png) [@AZSkeptic](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/AZSkeptic)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2020, 7:29pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/strength-training/433/434 "2020-07-13T19:29:57Z")
This. A book I always recommend is _Easy Strength_ by Dan John and Pavel Tsatsouline. Great resource. Much of the book focuses on teaching athletes how to build and maintain strength without negatively impacting their primary pursuit. [Previous page](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/strength-training/433.md?page=20) [Next page](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/strength-training/433.md?page=22)