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Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing

02-26-13, 06:22 AM

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Weight Lifting while Race Training

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Posted By shovelhd

I think so. You're not going to gain a lot of...

I think so. You're not going to gain a lot of strength but you won't be losing it, either. It's all a balance. Lifting uses stress that could be used with cycling. Your body is not a bottomless pit...

Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing

02-25-13, 08:43 PM

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Weight Lifting while Race Training

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Posted By shovelhd

Using group rides for training is not optimal. ...

Using group rides for training is not optimal.

I would shorten the ride on Wednesday and go to the gym later.

Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing

02-20-13, 01:36 PM

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Weight Lifting while Race Training

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Posted By shovelhd

Leg extensions work the quads.

Leg extensions work the quads.

Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing

02-20-13, 12:54 PM

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Weight Lifting while Race Training

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Posted By shovelhd

To answer the OP's question, up until this year,...

To answer the OP's question, up until this year, I did gym work in the offseason only. This year, I am going to try and work it in year round.

Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing

02-20-13, 11:43 AM

Replies: 86

Weight Lifting while Race Training

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Posted By shovelhd

Put down the 5 pound dumbbells, you dolt.

Put down the 5 pound dumbbells, you dolt.

Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing

02-20-13, 10:59 AM

Replies: 86

Weight Lifting while Race Training

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Posted By shovelhd

IMO, unless you are a pro or a trackie, there is...

IMO, unless you are a pro or a trackie, there is absolutely no need whatsoever to do powerlifting as preparation for racing a bike. Strength work, yes. Core work, yes.

How does core work help your...

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