[woodys737]

I've found glute balance as well as muscular balance top to bottom, front to back and side to side is very important as a cyclist to help avoid injury and develop good power.

Focusing on strengthening just the glute is a mistake imo and I don't know anyone who does this. As long as you are well fitted on the bike, balanced and muscles are activated I think the specificity of riding is the best activity to improve glute performance as it relates to the pedal stroke.

So pretty much just ride if you are not having any problems. So simple

 

[woodys737]

I agree. If any muscle isn't firing/engaged that issue needs to be addressed. Once fixed (read balanced) ride the bike. If you do work in the gym it should be well balanced...not just an overemphasis on on group (glutes).

I think we are saying the same thing.