Let’s face it — you’ll need to have powerful cycling muscles for greater cycling power and enhance your performance. In case you’re wondering what kinds of workout you need to perform to achieve your target – well, we will tell you about one simple move that you can do anywhere.
This move is a simple single-leg crossover bench jump popularised by Maximum Overload. This workout strengthens your quads, glutes, and core as well as improves your overall coordination and power.
The exercise also helps you to develop maximum sustainable power, enables you to sustain your speed for longer periods, and fends off fatigue.
The move that boosts your cycling power
Place a strong box or bench around 12 inches in height to your right side. Stand with your right foot on the box or bench and your left foot on the floor. Channel your energy to your left leg and jump over the box, and place your left foot on the box, while placing your right foot on the floor.
Repeat; keep pushing through your left foot.
The box jump workout to improve cycling power
Do 10 jumps with 5 jumps for each leg. Take rest for 10 – 15 seconds. Repeat for one minute. You can do 4 sets of 10 jumps within one minute. Rest for around 3 – 6 minutes for a full recovery. You can perform an upper-body workout in between this exercise if you want. Repeat the workout two times.
Bonus box jump tips to improve cycling power
While performing this workout, consistently maintain your pace and height. If you think you’re slowing down after each set, begin with 8 jumps. Over time, go for 90-second or 2-minute sets.
This workout is highly effective if it is made a part of strength training program as this workout is performed after a dynamic warm-up session. Do this move for 2 -3 times a week during the off-season and watch for yourself how your power count rise.
When she's not writing, Mizah is constantly wired 24/7. She loves cats, cycling at night, and can't survive without her weekly dose of chicken rice.
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