This lower body strength program is designed to offset the repetitive patterns of cycling.
Hip Mobility Session
Workout
Mechanical
LLT
LMT
ULT
UMT
GPR
GAR
LPR
LAR
HISS
HIIT
SISS
SIIT
Warm-Up Blocks
Hip Mobility Warm Up
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ULT
SB – Cat/Cow
Position yourself on hands and knees. Push the ground away with your hands as you round through your spine and tuck your chin to your chest and your tailbone under. Relax your spine pulling your shoulder blades on your back and pushing your hips up and raising your chin. Repeat the movement 3-4 times, then reposition your hands with your fingertips pointing towards the knees and repeat.
Set | Reps |
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1 | 8 |
UMT Foot/Ankle Mobility Strategies
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Foot/Ankle Mobility Strategies.
Recommendation: 1-2 Sets, 5-10 reps, slow tempo or add a hold at end range, circuit with other mobility exercises. Add stability to any exercise to promote greater mobility.
Workout Blocks
Hip Mobility Workout
Giant Set
x 3
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Perform this 4Q lower body routine
LAR
ULT
Prone Push Back Squat
Perform the exercise off of a small bench or chair if you can't get to the ground.
Set | Reps |
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1 | 8 |
MOBILITY - Used to foster and maintain space in the body’s segments
Active Recovery Self-Massage
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This 10-20 minute self-massage routine for the spine is ideal as part of a recovery or self-care day. Using the Mobility Wall, Foam Roller or Trigger Spheres are valuable strategies to create circulation for local muscles and connective tissues.
LAR
Self-Massage: Glutes
"How-to" self-massage for the glutes/posterior hip.
Set | Time |
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1 | 2.5 min each h:m:s |
Focus on the most tender spots. Spend a total time of 2.5 minutes per side
LAR
Self-Massage: Low Back
"How-to" self-massage for the low back/lumbar region.
Set | Time |
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1 | 2.5 min each h:m:s |
Focus on the most tender spots. Spend a total time of 2.5 minutes per side