Ever wondered exactly where your core muscles are? Well, wonder no more.
We may already be well into the racing and sportive season, but it is definitely not too late to get on top of some off-bike work outs.
Indeed, most of the pro riders stretch and work their core muscles as part of a year-long routine; gone are the days of this being an off season practice only.
Strengthen your core has become an essentially part of any cyclists training, with the vast majority of the pros swearing by it.
These exercises can be done in the privacy of your own home and will not only increase power but also stability.
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And the more stable you are the more power goes into pushing your pedals rather, than bobbing around and wasting your output.
Five tricks in this clip
- Squats; explains exact technique
- The plank; how to move your legs
- Alternate arm and leg raises; get all the power into your legs
- Glute stretch; great for loosening up to aid recovery
- Lunges; increase a huge source of power for riding
The core video
