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Nice. That’s pretty well in line with what I was thinking. My events are just really long gravel rides that I do solo, kind of randonneur style, so definitely no need like there is in DH events or anything.

Not sure how the rest of you respond, but I just did the first day of hypertrophy on Tuesday and I’m absolutely whacked today yet still. I was supposed to do my second day of strength today, but I have to push it out till tomorrow–it’s incredibly taxing. I’m not sure how anyone could follow a Mid Vo…

you might be surprised what is possible after doing 3 months of that plan… Maintenance is a lot easier at 50-70% 1RM. There is no way I could do a TR mid-volume plan during resistance training. During the 10-week plan I got thru the lifting sessions just fine, well with one minor setback (lower ba…

[image] bbarrera: This morning on the bike at 6am I was very happy doing some “stuff”, and tonight I’ve got a hard session in the gym. Thanks @bbarrera for this eyeopener… This morning i start a Zwift session at 6:45am. After 15min with closed eyes waking up, i enjoyed the session really much…

[image] bbarrera: you might be surprised what is possible after doing 3 months of that plan… Maintenance is a lot easier at 50-70% 1RM. My body is still very much adjusting to moving weight. But, I believe there will be a time when I can do both (lifting and riding) and feel good. I did an o…

[image] bbarrera: you might be surprised what is possible after doing 3 months of that plan… Maintenance is a lot easier at 50-70% 1RM. I think that’s key! Having lifted for a fair number of years now, it’s sort of become my baseline. I can easily do three strength workouts a week beyond wha…

For anyone - tips on holding the barbell in a back squat position? I’m reviewing this: [image] How to Squat with Proper Form: The Definitive Guide | StrongLifts My guide shows you how to Squat: proper stance and grip, where to look, how to avoid knee pain, and more. Get stronger with my…

See Squat pillars . I do high bar, barbell up just below the neck, stance is probably in the middle (neither wide nor narrow), straight wrists, narrow grip, feet in line with the knees and hips. Try different stances and grips and after a couple of month you will know what works for you. Same with th…

My problem is this: [image] Best case for me is the first pic (left). Think I need to progress from goblet to front squat and work on improving shoulder flexibility list after rotator cuff repair.

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Many years ago I went to spin class at 5am. Now I struggle to get on the bike before 10am!

So getting on the bike at 6am was a huge win (mentally). And @PattyP the other reason I was happy: What PR did you hit today? - #259 by bbarrera

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