The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTS
The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTS
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A Simple Framework For Raising Cycling FTP
13 minutes Posted Jul 6, 2026 at 2:00 pm.
Why FTP Intervals Aren’t Enough
The Push Versus Pull Framework
FTP Is Mostly Aerobic
How To Push Up FTP
How To Pull Up FTP
Extensive Versus Intensive Intervals
Using The Power Duration Curve
Anaerobic Work And FRC Caveat
Plan The Season And Final Takeaways
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Want to increase your FTP? Many cyclists assume the answer is simple: do more FTP intervals. While that can help, it's only one piece of the puzzle. In this video, CTS Head Cycling Coach Adam Pulford introduces a simple coaching framework, Push vs. Pull, to explain how FTP is really built. You'll learn why aerobic training lays the foundation, how VO₂ max work raises your ceiling, and how to combine both throughout the season for your strongest FTP yet. HOST Adam Pulford has been a CTS Coach ...