I’ll be posting links to the strength exercise videos I have been making with some of the exercises I incorporate into my training. Some of these movements are advanced, but most can be modified for beginners.
The goal is to have this thread as a compilation of ideas.
Related: How to combine cycling and strength training
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Squat jumps with dumbbells
3 likes, 0 comments - 360.velo on July 19, 2024: "This plyometric exercise offers many benefits for cyclists 🚴🏻♀️
Strength Development: Targets key cycling muscles like quads, hamstrings, glutes, and calves, enhancing pedal power.
Power and...
Landmine single leg kickstand RDL with one arm row
26 likes, 1 comments - 360.velo on July 15, 2024: "The landmine single leg kickstand RDL with one arm row is a powerful compound exercise that targets multiple muscle groups for stabilization and unilateral strength. Key muscles worked...
Single-leg plank with KB drag
14 likes, 0 comments - 360.velo on July 3, 2024: "This movement targets: core and functional strength, balance and stability (enhancing proprioception and overall body control), neuromuscular coordination, and it engages the shoulders, arms, glutes,...
Lateral leg lift overs
27 likes, 0 comments - 360.velo on February 8, 2024: "Have you tried this variation of lateral leg lifts? This exercise promotes core strength and stability, as it requires significant engagement of the core muscles, including the obliques and those...
Cossack squat
37 likes, 11 comments - 360.velo on January 24, 2024: "COSSACK SQUAT! Incorporating lateral movements such as lateral lunges is key for cyclists, as we spend most of our time in a single plane of motion while riding our bikes via hip and knee...
Box jumps
22 likes, 0 comments - 360.velo on November 2, 2023: "Want a mean sprint? Increase your ability to accelerate? Close that gap faster or drop the competition? Adding plyometric exercises such as box jumps to your training is an effective way to...
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Wow this is fabulous @Coach_Theia Thanks for sharing!
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Oh thanks for these @Coach_Theia ! On that one leg plank, do you change the leg you hold up or does it matter?
Stefanie:
On that one leg plank,
Hold like that for 8-10 reps, then switch legs and do 8-10 reps
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