Weak quadriceps when climbing

Wiggee
Wiggee Posts: 5
in Training, fitness and health
I'm trying to improve my climbing ability and find that during a climb, if I get out of the saddle, my quads are really tight/ache/weak significantly compared to when riding in the saddle (a similar feeling to over-geared efforts).

Is this just a case of continuing with the hill reps and building the strength/endurance and being out of the saddle more, in which case, any recommendations for exercises/workouts to improve quad strength?

Or could it be a bike fit issue that's putting extra strain on the quads?

Any help/advice greatly appreciated!

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  • webboo
    webboo Posts: 6,087
    I can’t imagine it would be a bike fit issue when riding out of the saddle.
  • ktuludays
    ktuludays Posts: 97
    to improve my climbing legs i simply ride stood for longer periods. intervals also help, sat ad spin up a climb in the gear you normally would and when you are ready to stand drop down a gear (1 gear harder) and stand and climb. when you sit change up a gear and spin again. rinse repeat, adjust interval times as you get better. as your muscles build increase gear difficulty.

  • joe2019
    joe2019 Posts: 1,338
    You won't be lacking 'strength' in your muscles, you just haven't attained the required fitness.

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