single leg (unilat) Strength

performance cycle coaching

Speed, Power Sports , Powerlifting, Weightlifting, Strength & Conditioning, Cycling, Triathlon
Coach
Coach BJ Olson

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.

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volume and intensity
There are two blocks of volume with a period of lower volume in the middle to allow you to accumulate all the volume without getting over-trained. The first intensity spike when the volume drops around workout 6 in the middle. The second intensity spike will be the highest, and in the middle of a volume block. This peak is in the middle of a high intensity period over 3-4 workout days
Features
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Programming 7 days per week
3day a week programme designed to increase your strength and force output- guaranteed to enhance your performance in your sport
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Exercise Video Guidance
Instructional videos to guide your practice and make execution easy
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Delivered through TrainHeroic
Use the app to get all the info you need and stay on track. We have more programmes available through TH, so when you finish, ask us what's next!
Equipment
Required
dumbbells // box (for box jumps) // pullup bar
Recommended
hex bar // cable machine // bench with incline // RDL pad/stand
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Sample Week
Week 1 of 4-week program
Sunday
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A

PROGRAM INTRO (unilat)

Monday
SL 2

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

Wednesday
SL 3

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

Friday
SL 4

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

single leg (unilat) Strength