Threshold

40/20 descend

  • Swimming
  • 17mTime
  • 17Stress
  • 0.77Intensity
  • 40Popularity

About this workout

The 40/20 descend workout features short, intense intervals at 100% FTP, pushing your limits while the 20-second recoveries allow you to regroup. This classic threshold session is ideal for boosting your power output for sustained efforts in group rides and time trials.

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Workout structure

  • 2 min @ 50% (50w)
  • 4X
    • 40 sec @ 90% (90w)
    • Rest 20 sec @ 50% (50w)
  • 1 min @ 40% (40w)
  • 4X
    • 40 sec @ 95% (95w)
    • Rest 20 sec @ 50% (50w)
  • 1 min @ 40% (40w)
  • 4X
    • 40 sec @ 100% (100w)
    • Rest 20 sec @ 50% (50w)
  • 1 min @ 40% (40w)