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Learn How to Lift Weights For Cycling and Increase FTP

FasCat Cycling Training Tips Podcast · Frank Overton · Sep 7, 2026 · 51 min

What's in this episode

Frank walks through FasCat's cycling-specific strength program: four phases (Adaptation, Hypertrophy, Strength, Power) over ten weeks. He explains the typical FTP gain of 10 or more watts and how to carry it into spring racing.

Questions it answers

Should cyclists lift weights in the off-season?

Coach Frank Overton of the FasCat Cycling Training Tips Podcast explains his 10-week, 4-phase lifting program and the FTP gains cyclists can expect.

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