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Maybe. afaik, most elite cyclists do not squat. I'm guessing endurance and low body weight are more advantageous to the sport. I'm sure there are studies. Can
by brandonmenc 9y ago
Maybe.
afaik, most elite cyclists do not squat. I'm guessing endurance and low body weight are more advantageous to the sport.
I'm sure there are studies. Can anyone else chime in?
- DrScump 9y agoI can see how fast-twitch fibers are less important for endurance athletes. For cyclists, only climbs and sprints would benefit much.
- dchapp 9y agoElite track cyclists--i.e., the ones who ride at 40+ kmph on velodromes--definitely do squat. I wouldn't be surprised if they also incorporated power cleans and deadlifts. Example: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=aOImvJOaGiY https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=aOImvJOaGiY
- brandonmenc 9y agoYes, track cyclists do indeed lift, but it seems OP is an endurance cyclist.