Routine that works for cyclist

[macpherson1]

Hey guys,

So I ride about 2-3 times a week road and mountain. This is my main "sport". I always want to be doing some sort of cross-training, though. I have done SS and 5x5 but the squats just don't work out for me as it either is a day before or after a ride so my legs are shot. I thought about a PPL but I would only manage this once a week and not the typical 6 days. This might be my only option but I figured I would see what anyone might recommend or if someone else has a similar situation. Obviously my goals aren't to step on a stage but I don't want that typical cyclist body either.

[SuffolkPunch]

Track cyclists manage to work heavy squats into their routines. I guess you just need to decide if you are a) serious enough about your sport to specialise and if so b) are you going to do endurance or sprint events.

[GrouchyUSMC]

Check out Tactical Barbell and their Fighter template. Twice a week squatting using periodization. Add in extra foam rolling and mobility work.

If Robert Forstemann can do it, so can you.

[rpedrosb]

Interested on this. What would be a good combo for someone who wants to workout for aesthetics purposes and then mountain biking for fun? (3-4 times gym / 1-2 times MTB).

Would an Upper/Lower routine dropping one leg day work or am I just triggering all the hate in this group?

[rpedrosb]

Interested on this. What would be a good combo for someone who wants to workout for aesthetics purposes and then mountain biking for fun? (3-4 times gym / 1-2 times MTB).

Would an Upper/Lower routine dropping one leg day work or am I just triggering all the hate in this group?

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