Podcast request: Maximum Overload for Cyclists

[mcneese.chad]

Here is some info.

Strength Training

When we talk about “strength”, we’re usually referring to neuromuscular capabilities, or how well you can activate the available muscle mass. This sort of work targets strength gains without increases in fiber diameter and increased body weight, and the rep range is very low, usually 3-5. Then when you’re chasing hypertrophy, i.e., bigger muscle fibers with greater cross-sectional area, that’s usually done in that 8-15 repetition range pushed to failure or very near to it. As far as scheduling …

The entire thread for the post above is worth a read. But pay extra attention to Coach Chad’s posts.