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Watts Doc #56: Strength Training Strategies To Avoid Weight Gain

Watts Doc #56: Strength Training Strategies To Avoid Weight Gain

Update: 2025-09-17
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This is a deep dive into four papers on hypertrophy and strength training, and use them to find guidelines around how cyclists can improve strength without gaining weight. We evaluate the stimulus and overall impact of eccentric vs concentric contractions, sets and reps, minimum dose for strength improvements, progressive overload, and nutrition.
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Watts Doc #56: Strength Training Strategies To Avoid Weight Gain

Watts Doc #56: Strength Training Strategies To Avoid Weight Gain

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