BULGARIAN SPLIT SQUATS DID WHAT?
IT'S COMMON KNOWLEDGE cyclists are super strong forwards and backwards, and weak as a salt cratered aluminum Fischer Hoo Koo Ekoo from the 90's when it comes to...
... side to side strength.
What can we do about that?
A lot.
Here are a few things I do in purpose, and one that seems to be reaping big benefits:
- Mix in side to side shuffles during light jogging
- Stand up paddle boarding
- Jumping jacks
Not the gnarliest of lateral strength building exercises but, not nothing.
Since I've done those things for a long time, I have to conclude that it was adding the...
... Bulgarian split squats which gave my knees all kinds of stability.
How do I know?
This is real sciency stuff.
While doing a towel change at the beach yesterday I noticed I wasn't wobbling and hopping all around like normal. I was much more planted and steady.
Then, I noticed it again when putting my socks on while standing up.
Is this proof?
No.
Why did I switch to this style of squatting from what I was doing before?
For the simple fact...
... I have reduced the strain on my back by 50%.
Also, they can be done with simple dumbbells.
They are super awkward at first and you'll be wobbling all over the place...
... then you'll be stronger.
According to my bro-science.
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No Strength training today - race tomorrow
20 minutes recovery
60 minutes reading + Journaling
