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Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-22-15, 12:56 PM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 176,924
Posted By gtrob

One thing I see our olympic sprinters do a lot...

One thing I see our olympic sprinters do a lot (both men and women) is med ball throws. Especially the first 2 of these

Diesel Crew ? Muscle Building, Athletic Development, Strength Training, Grip...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
07-25-15, 06:19 PM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 176,924
Posted By gtrob

Have you looked into getting a custom one built?...

Have you looked into getting a custom one built? I always thought if I had the space for one Id go that, just to get the dimensions how I'd like, and imagine any medal works shop wouldn't have...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
07-23-15, 12:40 PM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 176,924
Posted By gtrob

Your right, and I didnt mean faster pedal as in...

Your right, and I didnt mean faster pedal as in cadence, but rather a faster sprint/more power on the bike.

At 6'4 with long legs Ive never 'loved' squats but find I get a different workout than...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
07-23-15, 11:12 AM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 176,924
Posted By gtrob

Do you guys take into consideration the movements...

Do you guys take into consideration the movements of the pedal stroke when thinking about these things? A lot of info out there is about 'huge gains bro' and I realize you don't want to replicate the...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
06-10-15, 02:19 PM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 176,924
Posted By gtrob

Day after some heavy lifting, in a DOMS...

Day after some heavy lifting, in a DOMS nightmare, do you find going for an easy spin helps? I find once I get moving I feel a bit better but when I stop again it comes back. Do you find it speeds or...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
04-29-15, 08:50 AM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 176,924
Posted By gtrob

lol no not that bad. They are new balance...

lol no not that bad. They are new balance minimus, basically take a normal running shoe and cut the 1in cushion on the heel down to 1/4. Its odd the difference you feel without all that rubber and...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
04-28-15, 04:08 PM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 176,924
Posted By gtrob

I recently picked up a pair of 'minimalist'...

I recently picked up a pair of 'minimalist' running shoes that are probably a good alternative. Very little cushion and force you to heel strike less when you are walking, and I noticed I have much...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-20-15, 02:36 PM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 176,924
Posted By gtrob

How do I know when and how much weight to add in...

How do I know when and how much weight to add in work outs? Im still very new in the gym, so still finding a routine. I also am riding quite a lot so the gym is supplementary and the last thing I...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-16-15, 01:31 PM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 176,924
Posted By gtrob

I think that depends where you are in your...

I think that depends where you are in your progression though. If you have been lifting for a decade then it probably takes 3 times a week to keep moving forward. I think a lot of new lifters (Weak...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-16-15, 10:45 AM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 176,924
Posted By gtrob

Squats and riding use far too much the same...

Squats and riding use far too much the same mechanics to be able to hold a solid week of both. Im in the same boat right now, 3-4 hard days on the bike where I feel fantastic/fast/superman, but...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-09-15, 04:51 PM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 176,924
Posted By gtrob

Low bar feels a bit awkward to me, like the...

Low bar feels a bit awkward to me, like the weight it behind me more than on me so feels like I have less control, so prefer a higher placement. Not on the neck like I see some. This is one of the...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-05-14, 08:29 PM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 176,924
Posted By gtrob

I lift my bike up the stairs to my house.

I lift my bike up the stairs to my house.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
10-21-14, 02:07 PM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 176,924
Posted By gtrob

http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/fat-b...

http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/fat-bastard.jpg


Getting strong without gaining weight seems to be a very difficult line.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
10-04-14, 09:15 PM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 176,924
Posted By gtrob

My guess, based on when I get my back pain (hard...

My guess, based on when I get my back pain (hard workouts while already tired, for example the end of a stage race, or 3 hard days in a row) is I get fatigued and my posture/form starts to suffer and...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-19-14, 08:03 AM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 176,924
Posted By gtrob

some of it might be related to form. I personally...

some of it might be related to form. I personally do not use squats as a 'full power' exercise, and more of a mobility, balance movement, so I don't push as much as a could, partly to avoid this back...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-03-14, 10:24 AM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 176,924
Posted By gtrob

Very good points, and agree there is no standard...

Very good points, and agree there is no standard solution for anyone.

I think enduro is a misleading term for track racers, as it works in the context of track but not really in cycling. Even an...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
05-08-14, 02:13 PM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 176,924
Posted By gtrob

Not wanting to get into a whole nutrition thread,...

Not wanting to get into a whole nutrition thread, but what do you guys eat after the gym and how do you time it? With road riding Im pretty used to what my body wants/needs based on the ride but I...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
04-30-14, 10:05 PM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 176,924
Posted By gtrob

I lifted cake to my mouth for a few reps at after...

I lifted cake to my mouth for a few reps at after the track tonight, but didn't get a video.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
04-24-14, 02:04 PM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 176,924
Posted By gtrob

Vance as long as the intensity is high I think...

Vance as long as the intensity is high I think 5-8hrs on the bike is pretty reasonable. I went from 15-18hrs/week in winter base miles and am down to <8hrs a week now. However my pace is much...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
04-24-14, 10:40 AM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 176,924
Posted By gtrob

Coming from the road Im not actually hating the...

Coming from the road Im not actually hating the gym too much. I can get a pretty good workout (it hurts all over) in 45mins including warm/cool, and as a road rider anything less than 3hrs is...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
04-23-14, 01:34 PM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 176,924
Posted By gtrob

I have some friends who LOVE that thing. ...

I have some friends who LOVE that thing. Unfortunately I've never owned a phone in my life and just use what my work gives me, which has been old and heavy blackberries :)

Might just try and take...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
04-23-14, 01:13 PM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 176,924
Posted By gtrob

There is no doubt there are muscle imbalances for...

There is no doubt there are muscle imbalances for cyclists, I have the girly arms and legs like a club to prove it. I think things like squats should be done to full extension as they are designed...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
04-23-14, 11:12 AM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 176,924
Posted By gtrob

I read that point on UP! Up! UP! which got me...

I read that point on UP! Up! UP! which got me thinking, but I dont really see how you can measure speed and angles without a lot of assistance. Also with speeds that is not a constant anyway, unless...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
04-23-14, 11:08 AM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 176,924
Posted By gtrob

Well put! I really am new to lifting in general...

Well put! I really am new to lifting in general so just figured I would ask this to a cyclist.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
04-23-14, 09:57 AM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 176,924
Posted By gtrob

What do you guys think about trying to match hip...

What do you guys think about trying to match hip and knee angles when lifting to the same movement of the pedal stroke? I was thinking about that when doing single leg presses and how far to go...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
04-14-14, 09:05 PM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 176,924
Posted By gtrob

I've had 3 sessions with a trainer now, just...

I've had 3 sessions with a trainer now, just starting a weight program for the first time in my life. I decided to use a trainer for the first bit to show me correct movements and very glad I did,...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-21-14, 03:54 PM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 176,924
Posted By gtrob

I was in Arizona when Canada won gold in Hockey...

I was in Arizona when Canada won gold in Hockey last month, definitely was a nice boost to my numbers for a couple of days (power, not smugness)
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