417: What Makes the Pedal Stroke So Unique, and Why Strength Training Is So Important

About this episode

Dr. Stacey Brickson discusses the uniqueness of the pedal stroke and the importance of strength training.

Functional training expert Dr. Stacey Brickson joins us to explain why no other sport movement is like the pedal stroke and, more importantly, why that requires doing additional strength work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Guest: Dr Stacey Brickson

Topics covered

• pedal stroke
• strength training
• functional training

Keywords

• sports movement
• strength work

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