ALL GEEKED UP ABOUT THE RESISTANCE
LAST NIGHT'S GROUP RIDE WAS NUTS. I felt amazing. Even though I'd had a tough MTB race 48 hours prior, even though I'd lifted weights every day this week...
... the legs were magic.
I was all geeked up about it on our Accountability call.
Gushing.
Finally, after 7 months of consistently working on 2 newish moves I was feeling the results.
- The Sled
- The Nordic
For sure I'm a lot stronger than when I started, but I think that's only part of the story.
Permit me to go bro-science on you...
... I think it's neuromuscular.
The entire pedal stroke is engaged and firing because, again bro-science, I've activated all the muscles and tendons.
- The Sled has done wonders for my ankles and really pushing through the bottom of the pedal stroke.
- The Nordic has done the same with the engagement of the hamstrings on the back of the stroke.
Adding those to moves to the squats, box jumps, calf raises and shin raises has made a huge difference in my seated power...
... which is exactly when you'd feel it, all out and hammering on a flattish ride.
The good news, the really good news, is that nearly everyone I share this with thinks I'm an idiot. They think it's dumb to stress those muscles. Foolish to lift 3-5 days a week, year round, except when tapering. A waste of an investment...
... which means I've got a long runway before anybody catches on.
Bro-science...
... gotta love it.
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163.2
7.75 hrs
1 Circuit of RaceDay Ready Resistance Training
20 minutes recovery
60 minutes reading + Journaling
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