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Single-Leg Support · Weights
Unilateral leg work, hip extension, and calf support for steadier force on each pedal stroke.
Duration31:05
Exercises6
ModeWeights
PhaseFoundation
Time31:05
Exercises6
ModeWeights
Exercises
6 exercisesStep-up3 × 6 repsper-side
Moderate to moderately heavy. Tempo: Controlled drive.
Lead leg does the workStand fully tall at the topLower with control
Hip thrust3 × 6 repsboth
Moderately heavy. Tempo: Fast up / controlled down.
Keep ribs downFinish through the glutesPause briefly at the top
Single-leg deadlift3 × 6 repsper-side
Bodyweight or light dumbbell to stay precise. Tempo: 3 down / 1 up.
Reach the trail leg long behind youKeep the hips squareOwn the return to standing
Standing calf raise3 × 10 repsboth
Add load only if range stays honest. Tempo: 2 up / 2 down.
Use full rangePause at the topLower slowly
Side plank2 × 30 secper-side
Shorter hold with perfect shape beats a long sloppy one.
Stack shoulders and hipsStay long through the top legBreathe behind the brace
Bird-dog2 × 30 secalternating
Make the pause honest.
Reach long through heel and handPelvis stays levelPause before switching
What it trains
Single-leg force and pelvic control with lower systemic fatigue than a full heavy day.
Move cleanly through the full range before adding load.
The lead leg should do the work on every step-up rep.
Tags
strengthcycling-supportweightssingle-leg