Originally Posted by
Torrilin
I'd probably do stuff like work seriously on stair climbing and squats tho if I were back to dealing with 18% on a daily basis. The strength for those isn't identical to the strength we need for climbing, but it is an every little bit helps situation.
A very good point, one that slipped my mind. while not cycling specific, a program of backsquats, power cleans and deadlifts can have a tremendous benefit in cycling.
caveat: this is not based on any scientific research, just on my personal experience. but it can't hurt to try, right?