While the squat, leg press and leg curl are The Big Three exercises in our weight lifting for cycling program, we also have some other good options in the gym and at home to build cycling-specific strength.
In this podcast we discuss those options, including:
- Smith machine
- front squat
- single-legged lunges
- deadlift with trap bar
- kettlebell swings
- Viper
- Foundations
- yoga
This podcast was the eighth and final episode in an 8-part off-season how-to series.
Other Episodes in the 8-Podcast How-To Series:
- How to train at the end of your season
- How to review your season in 14 ways
- How to plan next season
- How to take a proper post-season break
- How to maximize your off-season gains
- How to cross-train in the off-season
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How to lift weights to get faster on the bike
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