Strength Training for Cyclists - Ultimate Guide – Ask a Cycling Coach 437

Share the podcast with your friends, and rate it 5-stars! iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2  Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2 Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google TOPICS COVERED (0:00) Welcome! (2:21) Why you need to do strength training (9:26) Why you should do strength training in more than just the offseason (11:50) How often should you do strength training every week? (14:56) Should you do strength training on hard days or easy days? (29:20) How to avoid DOMS (34:09) Can strength training replace a specific type of cycling workout? (37:00) How to know when you should prioritize strength or cycling training (41:33) What is the minimum amount of strength training you should do (46:50) How much will your sprint power or FTP increase from strength training? (53:18) Are bodyweight exercises enough for cyclists, or do you need equipment? (57:05) No equipment, at-home strength training exercises for cyclists (1:00:51) Should cyclists use TRX systems? (1:02:32) Is yoga sufficient strength training for cyclists? (1:04:35) How does strength training for cycling differ from lifting for general health? (1:06:33) TrainerRoad’s strength training benchmarks calculator (1:11:53) What are the best and most important strength training exercises for cyclists? (1:16:09) Are kettlebell flow workouts too intense for cyclists? (1:18:17) Do you need to adjust your strength training plan for your age? (1:23:25) Strength training recommendations for triathletes (1:26:46) Which strength training exercises help with maintaining the aero/TT position? (1:31:41) Can strength training replace a warm up or cool down for cycling? (1:32:46) What strength training exercises can help cyclists avoid broken collarbones and other injuries? (1:34:50) What strength training exercises can help cyclists avoid a sore lower back on the bike? (1:43:32) What strength training exercises can help you stabilize your pedal stroke? (1:45:32) How should cyclists change their nutrition when they start doing strength training? (1:50:21) What supplements should cyclists take when they start doing strength training? LINKS MENTIONED - Derek’s Strength Training Company: www.DialedHealth.com  - Derek’s instagram: https://instagram.com/dialedhealth  - TrainerRoad Strength Training Benchmarks Calculator: https://www.trainerroad.com/strength-training-calculator    Watch our latest Cycling Science Explained video now! https://youtu.be/k3IIJqNxNMo    Subscribe to the Science of Getting Faster Podcast below! Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotifysogf  iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/itunessogf    TRY TRAINERROAD RISK FREE FOR 30 DAYS! TrainerRoad is the #1 cycling training app. No other cycling app is more effective. Over 13,000 positive reviews, a 4.9 star App Store rating.   Adaptive Training from TrainerRoad uses machine learning and science-based coaching principles to continually assess your performance and intelligently adjust your training plan. It trains you as an individual and makes you a faster cyclist.   Learn more about TrainerRoad: https://trainerroad.cc/3LBb5Ur Learn more about Adaptive Training: https://trainerroad.cc/35Tqtea    ABOUT THE ASK A CYCLING COACH PODCAST Ask a Cycling Coach podcast is a cycling and triathlon training podcast. Each week  USAC/USAT Level I certified coach Chad Timmerman, pro athletes, and other special guests answer your cycling and triathlon questions.   Have a question for the podcast? Ask here: https://trainerroad.cc/3HTFXNi   MORE PODCASTS FROM TRAINERROAD Listen to the Successful Athletes Podcast: https://trainerroad.cc/3JmKrN5 Listen to the Science of Getting Faster Podcast: https://trainerroad.cc/3LpuIhP   STAY IN TOUCH Training Blog: https://trainerroad.cc/3gCdNdN TrainerRoad Forum: https://trainerroad.cc/3uHvLnE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trainerroad/ Strava Club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/trainerroad Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrainerRd Twitter: https://twitter.com/TrainerRoad   TrainerRoad Podcast Network Submit your Question to the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast  Subscribe to the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast  Subscribe to the Successful Athletes Podcast Submit your story to the Successful Athletes Podcast Subscribe to the Science of Getting Faster Podcast Submit a topic to the Science of Getting Faster Podcast