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Old 02-14-18 | 10:59 AM
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Exercises mentioned above are general exercises, doesn't apply to cyclists alone. General Physical Preparedness.

The formula is the same across human performance. Strength (and endurance) in the full range of motion. One classification of movement patterns could be: squat, hinge, push, pull, loaded carry (ala Dan John).

I suggest for Specific Physical Preparedness "for cyclists" one could look at:

1. What is the time under tension eg: seconds, minutes, hours, days etc.

2. What is the range of motion that is weak and needs to be strengthened eg: hip and knee extension (pedaling), grip (for braking and hard gripping in mtb), back and neck extension (keeping a good posture on the saddle), horizontal pushing (supporting bodyweight on the handlebar), horizontal pulling (pulling up on the handlebar) etc.

Obviously every discipline is different and you should program your training accordingly eg sprinters/downhillers/BMXers need more strength and higher intensity endurance and in different range of motions than randonneurs (or tourists).
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