Place your right foot in front of your left with both knees slightly bent. Hold a light dumb-bell in each hand and lean your torso forwards very slightly so that it’s in line with your back leg. Brace your abs, then bend forwards from the hips so that your arms hang down and your torso is at 45°. Do this slowly for a count of three, pause, then slowly come up again for three seconds.

Expert tip: ‘This will build up the strength in your lower back and major cycling muscles, which will allow you to hold a better position when climbing hills.’