Women's Fitness

BUILD BIKE STRENGTH

Whether you are a seasoned endurance athlete or new to cycling, building cycling-specific strength should be an integral part of your plan. Why? Because it increases the strength and stability you need to apply a greater force to the pedals and cope with the demands of your training. This will ultimately lead to improved performance and help mitigate against injury.

So, how should you approach your off-the-bike strength training? The following workout, created by Wattbike Master Trainer Chris Stanton, targets the key muscle groups required for cycling

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