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While cycling requires cardio endurance, strength training comes in clutch to help with speed and balance, says CycleBar instructor Jess Cifelli, NASM-CPT. Strength training for cyclists focuses on the quads, glutes, core, and more, so you can put most power out of each pedal.
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Single Leg Reverse Lunge
Cifelli likes this move to work quads, calves, and glutes.
- Step right leg back, bend both knees 90 degrees.
- Hover right knee just above ground.
- Use front leg to stand up, vs. pushing off back leg.
- Repeat on left leg.
Do 3 sets of 10 reps on each side.
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