In this conversation, the hosts discuss the importance of strength training for cyclists, sharing their personal experiences and insights. They explore the misconceptions surrounding strength training, the challenges faced by cyclists in incorporating it into their routines, and the benefits it can bring to performance. The discussion highlights the need for a balanced approach to strength training, emphasizing that it should not be overly taxing but rather energizing and supportive of cycling performance. Chapters:00:00 Welcome! 01:17 Keegan's Story: From Zero Strength to Lifting03:00 Top 3 Exercises for Cyclists (and How to Do Them)05:40 Upper Body Strength: Is it Necessary for Cyclists?09:44 Pro Cyclists & Strength Training: The Untold Story11:20 Avoiding the Biggest Strength Training Mistakes13:52 Strength Training for Energy: Lift Before You Ride19:25 The Science Behind Strength Training for Cyclists23:40 The Ideal Strength Training Schedule for Cyclists32:14 Why Every Cyclist Needs to Strength Train (and How to Start)👋🏽 If you're new to the channel, welcome! Check out some other training resources below, like our new TrainingPlans Store!Training Plans Starting at $19! https://www.evoq.bike/training-plans 🚀TrainingPeaks Store Programs: https://tinyurl.com/TP-Store💥Ketones, Delta G Tactical: https://www.deltagketones.com/EVOQ20 CODE Brendan for 15% off😈 Lactigo: www.lactigo.com/brendan MORE WATTS and LESS BURNFull Blog With Training Tips: www.evoq.bike/blogSubscribe to Our Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/ggRc4nFollow Along on Strava: https://www.strava.com/pros/5889EVOQ Training Packs: https://www.evoq.bike/training-packs Airofit: https://www.airofit.com/?sca_ref=476545.3AVnm3vdGWBest Chamois Cream: https://www.hellobluecbd.com/, Code BrendanCordyceps Mushrooms: https://shop.realmushrooms.com?ref=62 Best shades: https://www.julbo.com/en_us/Calorify: https://calorify.com Discount Code EVOQDonate to EVOQ.BIKE for all the Free Content: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=U3YMCAUEMQ4PC