In short: Yes, cycling does build muscle. However, it’s arguably more important to understand how and why cycling builds muscle, which muscle groups cycling works, and – equally importantly – which ones it doesn’t.
As an experienced personal trainer and sports massage therapist, I have witnessed firsthand the impact of muscle imbalances on cyclists, both novice and experienced. These imbalances have the potential not only to hinder your performance on the bike but can also lead to a range of overuse injuries, from minor aches and pains to more … Read more
Peloton Roll Call classes are strength-based sessions that used to take place bright and early every morning.
However, the class has been tweaked a bit recently, and the daily 7:30 a.m. (ET) class isn’t quite as straightforward as it once was.
The best strength exercises for cyclists target the hip extensors and core: deadlifts (heavy, 3 × 5 reps), Bulgarian split squats (3 × 8 each leg), single-leg Romanian deadlifts, hip thrusts, plank variations, and Pallof presses. Twice a week of 30–40 minutes is enough — cyclists rarely need more volume. The goal is force production, … Read more