Ep57: Explosive Power Training

Do cyclists benefit from explosive power training? This question is the subject of today's podcast. Todd and Jason explore a few studies from weightlifters, runners and cyclists to decide if it's a good idea to add some new exercises into the mix.

Exercises mentioned include: box jumps, tuck jumps, lunge jumps, kettlebell swings... AND MORE

SHOW NOTES:

Cycling model optimization - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31809414/

Explosive athletes vs sedentary - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19952835/

5km runners and explosive power - https://www.researchgate.net/publication/13065699_Explosive_strength_training_improve_5-km_running_time_by_improving_running_economy_and_muscle_power

Cycling explosive power 1 - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16287351/

Cycling explosive power 2 - https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s004210100507

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