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Introduction to strength training with Jo McRae: part two – free and loaded squats

Off-the-bike exercises to improve on-the-bike performance


Reps and sets

A simple way to start squatting is to perform two or three sets of 10 to 12 repetitions with about a minute’s rest between.

Changing the balance between repetitions and rest periods can effect whether the exercise is for strength only or strength and endurance

You can work up to around 20 repetitions and reduce the rest period for more strength endurance, or drop the repetitions to between five and eight with two or three minutes rest in between for more pure strength. To create a training effect the last few repetitions of any set should be tough to maintain with good form. 

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