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audioslavery 04-15-09 03:14 AM

Right Leg Doing All The Work?
 
So basically I came to this realization today as I was doing hill repeats. I HEAVILY rely on my right leg to muscle me up when I'm not spinning. During sprints, my left foot just sits along for the ride!

What can I do to mend this asap!? This is really hurting my power output most definitely.

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nitropowered 04-15-09 04:56 AM


Originally Posted by audioslavery (Post 8734030)
So basically I came to this realization today as I was doing hill repeats. I HEAVILY rely on my right leg to muscle me up when I'm not spinning. During sprints, my left foot just sits along for the ride!

What can I do to mend this asap!? This is really hurting my power output most definitely.

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Is this because your left leg has little strength or more of a coordination issue? You can do one-legged drills to get up strength in that leg.

Rashaan Bahati has pretty much been pedaling with just one leg and he's been winning races.

cyclezealot 04-15-09 05:30 AM

Some of the members of my club advocate pedaling with only one foot clicked in and letting that one foot do all the work.. I saw one really strong member unclip. I asked are your cramping or what?.. No, he said, it's one sided pedaling.That , the means to make you use your weaker leg and make both equally strong. Or better yet. Super Strong.

Tober1 04-15-09 09:45 AM

I came to a similar realization when I was riding. Right leg doing more work.
As mentioned I tried the one legged drills on a clear stretch of road. It's really effective. When you get both back in you feel much stronger and more aware of each leg.
It also helps you focus on getting a nice rounded stroke.
Give it a shot!

TJKnight 04-15-09 09:56 AM

leg length discrepancy?

PaulRivers 04-15-09 10:15 AM

I had a similar problem, but realized my seat was to high so it was just really akward to use the other leg full out...

Creakyknees 04-15-09 10:18 AM

Most riders have a similar imbalance to some degree.

Do 1 lp drills as suggested. Also core work, stretching, the usual stuff that I know you know about and are already doing, right?

If it really continues to be a problem, you might have a nerve function test done. I had a chiropractor do mine and it confirmed what I already knew (significant imbalance) but I bet an MD could do it too.


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