Struggling on climbs or getting dropped? A low FTP limits your endurance, power, and ability to keep up. Learn how to increase your FTP with structured, science-backed training—so you can ride stronger, recover faster, and stay in control when the pace picks up. Start training smarter →
Discover how a +10W gain in FTP can translate into serious time savings on climbs and flats. Explore structured, science-backed training plans with TrainerRoad and see how adaptive workouts and Fatigue Detection lead to real, measurable gains.
In this article, we’ll walk you through what FTP is, how to improve it, and go over the data to help you understand what a good FTP is.
Increase your power and raise your FTP with a Build Training Phase. Totaling eight weeks, the Build Phase’s are structured to raise your FTP, improve your repeatability, and increase your work capacity. Build is also the first opportunity in a training progression to focus on the specific skills, and power capabilities demanded in your field of racing or riding.