TrainersEye · Session of the Day · Cycling · #105

Cycling Threshold Engine — FTP Builder

2 × 15-20 min sweet-spot/threshold blocks (88-95% FTP) with pelvic anchoring · Block · Race-Season Maintenance
Target ≈ 75 minDate  Body Weight  Session RPE cap 7-8/10Coach: 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
2Cobra Posesteady breathing rhythm8 + 8
3Clamshellpelvis 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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1Squat Jumpmove the load with violent intent — bar speed is the rep4 × 4
2Kettlebell Swingknee tracks the second toe — no valgus wobble under torque3 × 5
Phase 3 · Primary Torque Engine2 × 15 min @ 88-95% FTP · 5 min easy between · cadence 85-95
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1Bike / Trainer88-95% FTP — strong but sustainable, quiet upper body2 × long blocks
2Hip Thrustpelvis anchored — no saddle rocking, hips dead level3 × 8kg
Progression: Season rule: 2 heavy sets keep torque without stealing race legs — 48 h before key rides. Neck and trunk armor stay daily; hip flexor release after every long aero session.
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
2Suitcase Carrypelvis anchored — no saddle rocking, hips dead level3 × 20 mkg
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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1Figure-Four Stretchsteady breathing rhythm45 s/side
2Thread the Needlesteady 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.