Threshold

FTP 5x8 Blocks

  • Cycling
  • 1h 30mTime
  • 106Stress
  • 0.84Intensity
  • 75Popularity

About this workout

This classic 5x8 block workout at 100% FTP is perfect for honing the sustainable power you'll need for those tough group rides and time trials. A staple for building threshold strength, it pushes your limits while ensuring you recover adequately between efforts.

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Workout structure

  • 2:30 min @ 45-58% (45-58w)
  • 2:30 min @ 58% (58w)
  • 1:30 min @ 83% (83w)
  • Rest 1:30 min @ 97% (97w)
  • 2 min @ 48% (48w)
  • Rest 20 sec @ 100% (100w)
  • 20 sec @ 107% (107w)
  • 20 sec @ 113% (113w)
  • 2:30 min @ 48% (48w)
  • 5X
    • 8 min @ 100% (100w)
    • 4:30 min @ 52% (52w)
  • 14 min @ 52-30% (52-30w)