{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Weight Lifting for Cycling","description":"Weight lifting for cycling can help you gain 15 to 50 watts by next spring \u2014 but only if you do it the right way. \ud83d\udeb4\u200d\u2642\ufe0f\ud83d\udcaa&amp;nbsp; Watch this podcast on our youTube channel for a better visual learning experience: https:\/\/youtu.be\/J5nTl0sXrFQ In this video, the BigCat (Frank Overton) show you exactly how to lift weights for cycling to increase your power output, improve your FTP, and have your best season ever. This isn\u2019t just theory, we've used this exact 10-week, 4-phase weight lifting plan over the past 20+ years, to coach hundreds\/thousands of cyclists to higher FTP's, podiums and group ride hero status \ud83c\udfcb\ufe0f\u200d\u2642\ufe0f\ud83d\udcaa What You\u2019ll Learn in This Video: \u2705 Why weight lifting works for cyclists and what makes this plan cycling-specific \u2705 When to lift heavy \u2014 and when to switch to explosive, high-velocity movements \u2705 How many days per week to lift \u2705 How many sets and reps to do each day \u2705 How much weight to lift for each set \u2705 How to combine lifting with on-the-bike workouts to turn gym gains into real watts By the end of this video, you\u2019ll understand the entire 10-week plan, including sets, reps, percentages, and timing so you can start lifting right. Why This Weight Lifting Plan Works: Not all gym workouts are created equal. A lot of cyclists waste time swinging kettlebells or following generic strength programs that don\u2019t translate into more power on the bike. Here\u2019s why our plan works: 1\ufe0f\u20e3 Lift Heavy \u2192 Build strength to generate more force per pedal stroke 2\ufe0f\u20e3 Lift Explosively \u2192 High-speed lifts simulate pedaling velocity 3\ufe0f\u20e3 Neuromuscular Sprint Work \u2192 On-bike sprints teach your new muscle to fire faster 4\ufe0f\u20e3 Muscle Tension Intervals \u2192 Lock in your strength on the bike and crush climbs Get the Full 10 Week Weight Plan Plan in the CoachCat App You could write everything down and try to follow the plan manually\u2026 but why guess? Download the CoachCat app for free and get: Your 10-week weight lifting plan Daily workouts with the right weight, sets, and reps Integrated on-bike workouts A downloadable PDF plan Unlimited plan adjustments and training guidance \ud83d\udcf2 Start your free trial \u2192 https:\/\/fascatcoaching.com\/app ","author_name":"FasCat Cycling Training Tips Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/fascatcoaching.com\/blogs\/training-tips\/tagged\/podcasts","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/38183945\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/192932885"}