4 Ways to Increase Threshold Power in 2026

Brendan Housler explains that FTP isn’t one system but reflects aerobic base, VO2 max “ceiling,” lactate handling, durability, and time to exhaustion, so raising threshold requires targeting your specific limiter instead of doing random FTP workouts. He prioritizes first building an endurance foundation (2–3 hour rides feeling fresh), then using VO2 max and over-unders, followed by supra-threshold work (just above FTP), and lastly steady-state TTE workouts (e.g., 3x20, 2x30, 1x45). He suggests using 5-minute power as a rough VO2 proxy and comparing FTP/5-min power (fractional utilization) to decide whether to focus on VO2 work or threshold, while noting anaerobic riders can skew 5-minute results. He emphasizes fueling key sessions, adjusting focus around race season, and maintaining year-round purpose by stacking training across seasons and years.Chapters:00:00 Stop Surviving Intervals00:47 FTP Is Multiple Systems02:59 Four Buckets Framework03:25 Base Before Intensity05:05 Find Your Limiter05:42 Ceiling Test With 5-Minute07:14 VO2 Max Workout Menu08:21 Supra Threshold Bridge09:41 Over Unders For Surges10:32 Build Time To Exhaustion11:54 Recap And Next Steps12:52 Sample Week And Caveats13:56 Fueling And Coaching Plugs15:14 Offseason Purpose And Wrap👋🏽 If you're new to the channel, welcome! Check out some other training resources below, like our new TrainingPlans Store!🚀 Training Plans Starting at $19! https://tinyurl.com/TP-Store😈 Lactigo: https://my.lactigo.com/cycling MORE WATTS and LESS BURNSubscribe to Our Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/ggRc4nFollow Along on Strava: https://www.strava.com/pros/5889EVOQ Training Packs: https://www.evoq.bike/training-packs Best Chamois Cream: https://www.hellobluecbd.com/ath/brendan/Cordyceps Mushrooms: https://www.realmushrooms.com/CYCLINGDonate to EVOQ.BIKE for all the Free Content: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=U3YMCAUEMQ4PC