Citius
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He will only have huge power because of his incredible CV system. One cannot exist without the other. You are still confusing strength and power.
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He will only have huge power because of his incredible CV system. One cannot exist without the other. You are still confusing strength and power.
ayceejay
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This is me *The Voice of Reason* 
Squats could improve cardio vascular efficiency
Squats could also improve core strength
Squats could improve muscular elasticity and their ability to transport oxygen
Squats could improve a persons confidence
Could any of this improve speed and endurance on a bike ?
Squats could improve cardio vascular efficiency
Squats could also improve core strength
Squats could improve muscular elasticity and their ability to transport oxygen
Squats could improve a persons confidence
Could any of this improve speed and endurance on a bike ?
So you are saying Mo Farah could ride up my steep hill in 50/11? Of course he could not, he does not have the power/strength.
uclown2002
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This is me *The Voice of Reason*
Squats could improve cardio vascular efficiency
Squats could also improve core strength
Squats could improve muscular elasticity and their ability to transport oxygen
Squats could improve a persons confidence
Could any of this improve speed and endurance on a bike ?
Yes.
Citius
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Farah is a runner, not a cyclist. Before you do anything else, go away and google the definitions of 'power' and 'strength' or this will go nowhere. Having said that, many pro cyclists have the same build as Farah (google some pics of Michael Rasmussen or the aforementioned Romain Bardet - who placed 3rd on stage 12) and yet they still manage to get up them thar hills. They do that because they have high levels of sustainable power - not strength. Like I said - go and learn the difference.
I'm pretty sure my legs are stronger than Bardet's - so why can't I go up hills as quickly as him?
I am fully aware of the difference between power and strength - in fact I am not arguing with you on that. I also fully agree that spending more time in the gym and less on the bike is a bad thing. However what I am trying to say is that my perfect athlete would have the amazing cardiovascular system allowing power, but with strength to turn the impossibly high gear at the same cadence as the athlete who has amazing the same amazing cardio and power (speed strength) but without the strength (raw power) to be able to physically turn the cranks. Obviously everything I have been trying to say is theoretical, you cannot have that perfect combination, it is always a trade off, where in fact speed strength is more important.
potsy
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Maybe if you upgraded your wheels?
ayceejay
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I'm pretty sure my legs are stronger than Bardet's - so why can't I go up hills as quickly as him?
This is not a serious question is it?
My friend Jowwy didn't like my comment on a recent thread about TT expressions but look at the determination in his face and you will see an element that is neither physical power nor physical strength but something other. If eating 15 bananas or a silly helmet or squats or a will to do better makes the difference for you then it will make a difference for you.
This is not a serious question is it?
My friend Jowwy didn't like my comment on a recent thread about TT expressions but look at the determination in his face and you will see an element that is neither physical power nor physical strength but something other. If eating 15 bananas or a silly helmet or squats or a will to do better makes the difference for you then it will make a difference for you.
nickyboy
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Citius
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No, of course it wasn't a serious question. Just to be clear though, I thought this was a thread where discussions were based on actual evidence, not on "well, it works for me" faith-based arguments. I'm sure there are people who think that praying twice a day gets them up hills faster - but the actual evidence for that is going to be scarce...
Hacienda71
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The inner chimp comes to mind at this point.
Citius
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Does he do squats?