VO2Max

Rattlesnake 2

  • Cycling
  • 44mTime
  • 58Stress
  • 0.88Intensity
  • 30Popularity

About this workout

Rattlesnake 2 delivers a solid VO2 max challenge with quick bursts at 120% FTP, perfect for building the capacity needed for steep climbs and race kicks. This workout is a great addition to your training arsenal, especially if you're aiming to improve your performance in time trials or group rides.

Uwe D.

Workout structure

  • Warm-Up 3 min @ 40-50% (40-50w)
  • Active 3 min @ 65% (65w)
  • Active 3 min @ 80% (80w)
  • Active 20 sec @ 120% (120w)
  • Active 30 sec @ 40% (40w)
  • Active 30 sec @ 120% (120w)
  • Active 30 sec @ 40% (40w)
  • Active 40 sec @ 120% (120w)
  • Active 2:45 min @ 50% (50w)
  • Active 1 min @ 140% (140w)
  • 3X
    • Active 15 sec @ 40% (40w)
    • Active 30 sec @ 120% (120w)
  • 3X
    • Rest 15 sec @ 40% (40w)
    • Active 30 sec @ 117% (117w)
  • 3X
    • Rest 15 sec @ 40% (40w)
    • Active 30 sec @ 114% (114w)
  • 3X
    • Rest 15 sec @ 40% (40w)
    • Active 30 sec @ 112% (112w)
  • 3X
    • Rest 15 sec @ 40% (40w)
    • Active 30 sec @ 110% (110w)
  • Active 3 min @ 50% (50w)
  • Active 1 min @ 140% (140w)
  • 3X
    • Active 15 sec @ 40% (40w)
    • Active 30 sec @ 120% (120w)
  • 3X
    • Rest 15 sec @ 40% (40w)
    • Active 30 sec @ 117% (117w)
  • 3X
    • Rest 15 sec @ 40% (40w)
    • Active 30 sec @ 114% (114w)
  • 3X
    • Rest 15 sec @ 40% (40w)
    • Active 30 sec @ 112% (112w)
  • 3X
    • Rest 15 sec @ 40% (40w)
    • Active 30 sec @ 110% (110w)
  • Active 3 min @ 50% (50w)