I’m understanding that 3 - 5 reps is the target for weight/strength training while minimizing weight gain. Correct? If so, is that typically one set of those reps per lifting session? I’m doing core and some upper body as well. Just starting out, what is minimum number of sets? what is the ideal for a 70 yr old rider aiming at a long fondo with a lot of climbing? (as well as decent overall fitness)

If I was a seventy year old I would be quite happy to gain weight through strength training.

Lots of good info here…I’d start with the blog post first… [image] Strength Training Benchmarks for Cyclists - TrainerRoad Blog Cyclists, triathletes and all endurance athletes need strength training to be faster, stronger and healthier athletes. These are our recommendations. [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 Training Plan The Official TrainerRoad blog post with Coach Chad’s essential strength exercises. [image] Coach Chad's Strength Training Recommendations For Cyclists Training Coach Chad’s Strength Training Recommendations For Cyclists is now live on our blog! A few weeks ago on the podcast we discussed minimum strength requirements for endurance athletes and a strength training plan that for endurance athletes looking to get faster, stronger and healthier. We also built a tool to help calculate your strength requirements here. We’re curious to hear how many of you currently strength train, what sort of strength training you do, and how you stack up to these reco… @mcneese.chad

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Lots of good info here…I’d start with the blog post first…

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