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: http://www.humanvortextraining.com/

How Better Technique Outweighs More Weight To Increase Performance

Menachem Brodie Mar 16, 2021

One of the biggest mistakes many amateur athletes (and their trainers) make, is believing that more weight on the bar, or more repetitions at a given weight means that you’re on the path to increased performance in your sport. In fact, this…

Three Keys to Lifting Heavy For Cyclists

Menachem Brodie Feb 16, 2021

So you're keen to do resistance training and you're eyeing that squat rack. Heavy weights can have a place in the arsenal of cyclists and endurance athletes. If you are going to tackle heavy weights, keep these three keys in mind...

Training for Power Part 3: The Dynamic Warmup For Real-World Cyclists

Menachem Brodie Jan 12, 2021

TOOLBOX: This dynamic warm-up for cyclists could be the best way to create a solid base for your biggest gains as a “real-life” rider with a day job, family and other responsibilities.

How to Train Spine Stability & Hip Mobility for More Power, Strength & Speed

Menachem Brodie Dec 15, 2020

Spine stability and hip mobility are key factors for strong cyclists to generate the most power, strength and speed. Use these simple exercises to connect your glutes and increase range of motion to improve your road and gravel cycling.

Training for Power Part 1: Spine Stiffness & Upper Body Movement

Menachem Brodie Nov 24, 2020

Over the last few years more and more bike fitters and cycling coaches have begun to tout glute activation and “core strength” as being the foundations for performance on the bike. While this is certainly a step in the right direction, they…

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.

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