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ULTIMATE GUIDE TO STRENGTH TRAINING FOR CYCLISTS | UPDATED! | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 557

ULTIMATE GUIDE TO STRENGTH TRAINING FOR CYCLISTS | UPDATED! | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 557

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(0:00:00 ) Intro – Strength Training for Cyclists with Derek Teel  

(0:01:19 ) What Pros Actually Do in the Gym  

(0:04:15 ) Should Cyclists Train Their Upper Body?  

(0:07:03 ) The Truth About Gaining Muscle Mass  

(0:12:09 ) Injury Prevention and Why Strength Matters  

(0:17:09 ) How to Periodize Strength Training for Cyclists  

(0:24:50 ) The Right Rep Ranges for Cycling Performance  

(0:29:43 ) Best Strength Movements for Cyclists  

(0:43:47 ) Why Cyclists Need to Lift for Bone Density and Durability  

(0:50:44 ) Core Training That Improves Bike Handling  

(0:59:35 ) Lower Body Strength Without Hurting Ride Quality  

(1:08:15 ) Year-Round Strength Training Tips and Takeaways


Learn how to strength train for cycling with Jonathan Lee and Derek Teel of Dialed Health. They cover how to lift without gaining excess muscle, the best core and leg workouts for cyclists, and how to periodize your gym training for performance, injury prevention, and bone density. Get stronger, ride faster, and stay durable all season long.


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ULTIMATE GUIDE TO STRENGTH TRAINING FOR CYCLISTS | UPDATED! | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 557

ULTIMATE GUIDE TO STRENGTH TRAINING FOR CYCLISTS | UPDATED! | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 557

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