Menachem Brodie

Menachem Brodie is a USA Cycling Expert Level coach, SICI certified bike fitter, and NSCA Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist. For the last 10 years he has been working with athletes from around the world to get fitter, faster, and stronger through strength training and in-sport training plans. He has presented on Strength Training for Cyclists & Triathletes internationally, and is the author of 2 authoritative online courses:

Beware Jumping Into Heavy Weights

Menachem Brodie Oct 21, 2020

I’m talking to those of you who are cyclists, riding 6+ hours a week for the majority of the calendar year, and who are over the age of 40, and whom do not participate in regular strength training throughout the year, but rather pick it up…

Train Your Feet For More Power From the Ground Up

Menachem Brodie Sep 16, 2020

TOOLBOX: It’s funny, that as cyclists we spend so much time and energy focusing on our legs when we strength train, yet we don’t give a thought to the very things at the end that connect us to the bicycle: our feet.

Building A Better Bench Press… And Why You Need it

Menachem Brodie Aug 18, 2020

Simply performing strength training exercises and looking to add more resistance and weight week to week, is NOT going to get us the results we want to see in our sport. But what’s the difference between just strength training and training…

BUILD YOUR BEST CORE… And How to Do A Better Plank

Menachem Brodie Jul 21, 2020

TOOLBOX: If you ask any cyclist or triathlete about “core training” you will undoubtedly hear about how great planks are. But ARE they really that great? Do you REALLY need to be planking?

Fixing Neck and Upper Back Tightness

Menachem Brodie Jun 23, 2020

If your neck and upper back are tight & stiff from road cycling, you can take big steps towards getting yourself rid of pain and back to enjoying your ride with just a basic band and wall - here's how.

Changing up Strength Training for Riding Season

Menachem Brodie May 26, 2020

With the better weather and some easing of pandemic restrictions, going outside and riding to our heart's content is both necessary and fun. But now is NOT the time to ditch your strength training. Here’s why and how you should be looking…

Best Foam Roller Tips for Cyclists

Menachem Brodie Apr 14, 2020

TOOLBOX: Static Stretching doesn’t resolve muscle tightness, and neither does strength training alone. Soft Tissue work is the missing linchpin, but you don’t need your own personal soigneur, using a foam roller can have significant…

Getting More Out of Your Home Trainer Rides

Menachem Brodie Mar 24, 2020

Toolbox: For many of us, cycling is going to be at done home for the next few weeks. Even though riding on a trainer seems about as simple a task as is possible, there are still important basics to master in order to get the most out of…

Low Tech Training Tools

Menachem Brodie Mar 10, 2020

Toolbox: Since the invention of the power meter, and the advancement of technologies to help us "dial in" our performance, we've seen a steady sharp rise in professional and amateur rider performances. But low-tech tools can also be an…

Breaking the Winter Funk – Hit the Gym!

Menachem Brodie Feb 25, 2020

Toolbox: “Now is the winter of our discontent” so spoketh Richard III. For cyclists, the mid to late winter doldrums can also set in from too much training with too little competition or tangible goals. Break out of that funk by being…

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