The Unilateral Strength cycle is designed for athletes who need to develop strength unilaterally for their sport (cycling, running, etc). Don't fall into the trap of thinking that because your sport is unilateral, that you need to always train unilaterally- that's not the case. However, we have build out a unilateral strength programme which will develop force and strength in each leg separately. This might be a good choice if you feel you have imbalances, or to break up your typically-bilateral training.
We have 2 volume blocks, and a few intensity peaks. The biggest intensity peak is joined by high intensity workouts all together, creating a very challenging block.
Use this programme to increase your strength and force output on the bike, or lower body power sport (running, sprinting, etc)
The programme is labeled as "intermediate" because of the high volume and intensities needed. However, this can 100% be done by a newer lifter if they focus on form and keep all movements controlled at all times. If you're not confident in that, we should start with one of our more entry level programmes like the TUT (time under tension) or RIR (reps in reserve) programmes.
A
PROGRAM INTRO (unilat)
A1
Plate Overhead Lunge
3 x 8
A2
Lateral Lunge
3 x 8
A3
Burpee
3 x 5
B
Bulgarian Split Squat
5, 4, 3, 2, _ , _ @ 50, 60, 70, 80, 85, _ %
C
Single Leg RDL
3 x 10
D1
Incline DB Bench Press
4 x 8
D2
Hollow Hold
4 x 30
A1
Plate Overhead Lunge
3 x 8
A2
Lateral Lunge
3 x 8
A3
Burpee
3 x 5
B
Single Leg (1>2) Box Jump
3 x 3
C
Deadlift
5, 4, 3, 2, _ , _ @ 50, 60, 70, 80, 85, _ %
D
Bulgarian Split Squat
8, 5, 2, 2, 1 @ 65, 70, 70, 70, 80 %
E1
Chest-Supported DB Row
4 x 8
E2
Jack Knife
3 x 20
A1
Plate Overhead Lunge
3 x 8
A2
Lateral Lunge
3 x 8
A3
Burpee
3 x 5
B
Deadlift
4 x 8 @ 70 %
C
Single Leg RDL tempo
3 x 6
D1
Chin-Up
4 x 8
D2
Tricep Rope Pushdown
4 x 12
BJ is head coach for Performance Cycle Coaching, and does cycling and strength work for athletes and national teams around the world