FTP Test - 20 Minute Protocol

Gold standard 20-minute FTP test. After proper warm-up, perform 20 minutes at maximum sustainable power. FTP = 95% of 20-minute average power.
1h Duration
8
Intensity
52
Training stress
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Workout Segments

Test Warmup Progressive

Progressive warm-up for testing - builds from easy to moderate with activation bursts
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Duration 15m
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Intensity 4
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Power 45% - 85% FTP
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Heart Rate 60% - 80% Max HR

Pre-Test Activation

Short high-intensity bursts to activate neuromuscular system before tests
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Duration 3m
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Intensity 8
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Power 85% - 110% FTP
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Heart Rate 75% - 90% Max HR

Test Recovery 5min

Active recovery between test efforts
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Duration 5m
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Intensity 2
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Power 40% - 50% FTP
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Heart Rate 55% - 65% Max HR

FTP Test 20min

Classic 20-minute FTP test - all-out sustainable effort at threshold
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Duration 20m
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Intensity 8
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Power 95% - 105% FTP
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Heart Rate 85% - 95% Max HR

Test Recovery Cooldown

Extended recovery cooldown after maximal testing efforts
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Duration 15m
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Intensity 2
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Power 30% - 50% FTP
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Heart Rate 50% - 65% Max HR