I'm an average cyclist and log between 4 and 7 hours on the bike each week. As we are getting in to the fall I'll be riding less and am considering adding a strength training routine that I can do at the gym at work. I read about the Stronglifts 5x5 program and thought it would be a good beginner strength training program I can do on my own with out a coach. I have no interest in body building and bulking up but would like to improve my overall strength in my core and upper body. I'm curious if any body has tried this and balanced it with off season cycling?

For those interested here is a link and short description.

5x5 is program of various 5 compound exercises you do 5 sets of 5 reps. Squat, Bench Press, Deadlift, Overhead Press and Barbell Row. You do three of these exercises each workout, three times a week, for about 45 minutes per workout. You Squat every workout, three times a week.

StrongLifts 5x5: A Simple Workout To Get Stronger