TrainersEye · Session of the Day · Cycling · #019

Cycling Peak Torque — Climbing Strength Day

Low-cadence big-gear torque (50-60 rpm) paired with heavy closed-hip-angle strength · Block · Base / Winter Foundation
Target ≈ 70 minDate  Body Weight  Session RPE cap 8/10Coach: MMSx Team of Experts
Warm-Up · RAMPPhase 1 · Hip opening, glute & thoracic prep · 6-8 min
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1Hip Flexor Stretchdeep hip flexion, neutral lumbar — own the closed angle45 s/side
2Glute Bridgesteady breathing rhythm8 + 8
3Ankle Dorsiflexionpelvis 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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1Tuck Jumpmove the load with violent intent — bar speed is the rep4 × 4
2Box Jumpknee tracks the second toe — no valgus wobble under torque3 × 5
Phase 3 · Primary Torque Engine16-20 min · heavy + on-bike torque pairing · rest 2-3 min
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1Leg Pressdeep hip flexion, neutral lumbar — own the closed angle4 × 6 · 3-1-1kg
2Bulgarian Split Squatknee tracks the second toe — no valgus wobble under torque3 × 6/sidekg
3Bike / Trainer50-60 rpm seated — drive the whole pedal circle3 × 6 min 55 rpm
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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1Copenhagen Plankpelvis anchored — no saddle rocking, hips dead level3 × 20 s/side
2Dead Bugpelvis anchored — no saddle rocking, hips dead level3 × 8
3Farmer Carrysteady breathing rhythm2 × 8
Phase 5 · Positional Unloading & Hip Decompression4-6 min · hip capsule traction, psoas release, thoracic extension, breathwork
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1Hamstring Stretchsteady breathing rhythm45 s/side
2Figure-Four 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.