Learn From A Pro: 10 Cycling Tips From An Olympic Hopeful
- By Courtney Baird
- Published Jul 1, 2011
- Updated Oct 24, 2012 at 4:20 PM UTC
Rule No. 6: Do strength work on your hamstrings
Cyclists can develop big quads and this can create an imbalance with your hamstrings, so Petersen recommends that you focus on doing strength work on your hamstrings to limit this asymmetry. She does many of her hamstring exercises with a physio ball—a large rubber inflatable ball often seen in physical therapy offices.
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Courtney Baird
Courtney Baird is the editor-in-chief of Inside Triathlon magazine.