VO2Max

4x6 40/20@118%

  • Cycling
  • 1h 10mTime
  • 80Stress
  • 0.83Intensity
  • 30Popularity

About this workout

This savage VO2 max workout features 4 sets of 6 x 40 seconds at 118% FTP, pushing your limits with brief 20-second recoveries at 50%. Perfect for cranking up your aerobic ceiling and preparing for those steep climbs or intense race kicks when every second counts.

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Workout structure

  • Warm-Up 5 min @ 50-75% (50-75w)
  • Active 2 min @ 65% (65w)
  • Active 2 min @ 80% (80w)
  • Active 1 min @ 95% (95w)
  • Active 2 min @ 65% (65w)
  • Active 2 min @ 80% (80w)
  • Active 1:30 min @ 95% (95w)
  • Active 5:30 min @ 65% (65w)
  • 6X
    • Active 40 sec @ 118% (118w)
    • Rest 20 sec @ 50% (50w)
  • Active 5 min @ 50% (50w)
  • 6X
    • Active 40 sec @ 118% (118w)
    • Rest 20 sec @ 50% (50w)
  • Active 5 min @ 50% (50w)
  • 6X
    • Active 40 sec @ 118% (118w)
    • Rest 20 sec @ 50% (50w)
  • Active 5 min @ 50% (50w)
  • 6X
    • Active 40 sec @ 118% (118w)
    • Rest 20 sec @ 50% (50w)
  • Active 5 min @ 50% (50w)
  • Cooldown 5 min @ 75-50% (75-50w)