TrainersEye · Session of the Day · Cycling · #005

Cycling Aero Posture — Trunk & Neck Armor

Deep-neck extensor endurance, thoracic extension, anti-flexion trunk for aero hours · Block · Base / Winter Foundation
Target ≈ 60 minDate  Body Weight  Session RPE cap 6-7/10Coach: MMSx Team of Experts
Warm-Up · RAMPPhase 1 · Hip opening, glute & thoracic prep · 6-8 min
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1Thoracic Rotationdeep hip flexion, neutral lumbar — own the closed angle45 s/side
2Couch Stretchsteady breathing rhythm8 + 8
3Leg Swingpelvis anchored — no saddle rocking, hips dead level2 × 10
Phase 2 · RFD & Explosive Primer8-10 min · low contacts, 100% intent · full recovery
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1Kettlebell Swingmove the load with violent intent — bar speed is the rep4 × 4
2Kettlebell Snatchknee tracks the second toe — no valgus wobble under torque3 × 5
Phase 3 · Primary Torque Engine8-10 min · anti-flexion & lateral pelvic anchor · quality holds
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1Chest-Supported Rowpelvis anchored — no saddle rocking, hips dead level3 × 12
2Band Pull-Apartsteady breathing rhythm3 × 15
3Neck Flexion Isometric — hand resistchin packed, long neck — endurance holds, never strain3 × 20 s holds
Progression: Base rule: strength is built in winter — tempo 3-1-1, full range, knee tracks the second toe under every load. Neutral lumbar even in deep hip flexion; film the bottom position.
Phase 4 · Aero Posture, Core & Carries8-10 min · anti-flexion & lateral pelvic anchor · quality holds
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1Monster Walkpelvis anchored — no saddle rocking, hips dead level3 × 12/side
2Dead Bugpelvis anchored — no saddle rocking, hips dead level3 × 8
3Planksteady breathing rhythm2 × 30 s
Phase 5 · Positional Unloading & Hip Decompression4-6 min · hip capsule traction, psoas release, thoracic extension, breathwork
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1Doorway Pec Stretchsteady breathing rhythm45 s/side
2Standing Quad Stretchsteady breathing rhythm60 s
3Box Breathingsteady breathing rhythm4-4-4-4 · 2 min
Coach notes: Log every load and every time box — next week's card asks for 2% more.
Whole Session TimeFirst warm-up minute → last second of the cool-down
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Watts need joints — knee tracks the second toe under load, neutral lumbar in deep hip flexion, release the psoas after aero hours. Scale load to your level, stop at pain, follow the BPIT Principle of Intensity and NASM/ACSM/ACE safety guidance. Educational — not medical advice.