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Various cyclist training programs include weight lifting, and most of them talk about how to
determine the amount of weight to be lifted initially.
But has anyone seen any guidelines on setting a "target weight load" for cyclists on these exercises--
perhaps based on body weight? For instance, if I'm squatting 150% of my body weight, do I need to
continue to build on that or have I already built more strength there than I'll need?
I realize there are some variables here, but it would be great if there were a percentage-of-body-
weight rough estimation of what riders should eventually be lifting for some key exercises like:
squat (free weight) hamstring curl calf raise shallow leg press deadlift situp back extension bench
press seat row
determine the amount of weight to be lifted initially.
But has anyone seen any guidelines on setting a "target weight load" for cyclists on these exercises--
perhaps based on body weight? For instance, if I'm squatting 150% of my body weight, do I need to
continue to build on that or have I already built more strength there than I'll need?
I realize there are some variables here, but it would be great if there were a percentage-of-body-
weight rough estimation of what riders should eventually be lifting for some key exercises like:
squat (free weight) hamstring curl calf raise shallow leg press deadlift situp back extension bench
press seat row