High Torque, Muscle Tension Intervals

Update: 2025-11-17

Description

Pro Coach Sierra Sims (M.S. Exercise Physiology) breaks down the science and technique behind muscle tension intervals: one of the most effective ways to turn gym strength into real power on the bike.

Whether you're building your base, coming back from the off-season, or looking to climb stronger, these workouts teach your neuromuscular system to produce MORE torque and apply it efficiently across the pedal stroke.

You'll learn:

✔️ What muscle tension (high-torque) intervals actually are

✔️ Why low cadence is so effective for force production

✔️ How to combine torque work with strength training for maximum gains

✔️ How WorldTour pros use torque blocks from October–February

✔️ How to structure these sessions indoors or outdoors

✔️ Real-world workout examples you can try this week

✔️ How to avoid knee pain and progress safely

Watch till the end where Sierra shows you two practical ways to perform these intervals so you can do them anywhere — on Zwift, on climbs, or on rolling terrain.

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