Originally Posted by
CyclingBK
I’m trying to figure out when to best fit in “leg day” so I can recover enough and ride 4 days a week. I don’t go crazy heavy, I do Goblet Squats and dumbbell deadlifts but 10 sets total and in a rep range to fail around 10 reps per set. So I’ve noticed it takes 2 full days after to recover well enough to ride. I really like the leg routine since besides Quads, you really feel the strength build and stability in the glutes, hams, lower back and core.
Whether you're riding or working out in the gym your body needs rest to grow and recover. Despite popular opinion working out every day is not the best strategy.
It’s actually tough to juggle things since it seems I need to ride 4 days in a row no matter when leg day is. Unless I ride on leg day.
Overall, a good “problem” to have; )
If you ride on leg day you'll likely do more harm than good. A good leg day needs a full day of rest. A killer leg day to failure needs two.