Threshold

SF - FTP Progression 3: 5 X 8

  • Cycling
  • 1hTime
  • 87Stress
  • 0.93Intensity
  • 282Popularity

About this workout

This classic threshold workout features 5 intervals of 8 minutes at 101.1% FTP, pushing your limits to sustain the pace like you would in a time trial or weekly group ride. Perfect for developing your sustainable power, this session lays the groundwork for defining your FTP and preparing for race efforts.

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Workout structure

  • Recovery 4 min @ 60% (60w) 85 rpm
  • FTP 1 min @ 85% (85w) 90 rpm
  • FTP 1 min @ 95% (95w) 95 rpm
  • FTP 1 min @ 105% (105w) 100 rpm
  • Recovery 3 min @ 60% (60w) 80 rpm
  • 5X
    • FTP 8 min @ 101% (101w) 90 rpm
    • Recovery 2 min @ 55% (55w) 80 rpm