The Roadman Cycling Podcast How Pogacar's Stretching Protocol Will Make You Faster
Jun 27, 2025
Discover how Tour de France champion Tadej Pogačar swears by his dynamic stretching protocol to boost cycling performance. The discussion covers pre-ride activation secrets and post-ride recovery techniques that keep riders strong. Learn effective warm-up exercises like glute bridges and band walks to enhance power and prevent injuries. Unpack the misconceptions surrounding stretching and its importance in maintaining muscle health. Embrace simple routines to ride smarter and potentially mirror the success of pro cyclists!
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Pre-Ride Activation Benefits
- Perform pre-ride activation with resistance bands to wake up glutes, hips, and core before cycling.
- This prepares your body, protects joints, prevents injury, and improves power output on the bike.
Activation Targets Lazy Muscles
- Cycling overly relies on quads; activation wakes lazy muscles like glutes and core for balanced muscle use.
- Waking these reduces fatigue and enhances overall cycling power and stability.
Dynamic Warm-Up Outperforms Static Stretching
- Dynamic warm-ups improve muscle power and explosiveness, while static stretching before cycling reduces peak power output.
- Save static stretches for after rides to avoid decreasing immediate cycling performance.