| Author | Message | ||
     Scottorious |
anybody have any areas to work on or excerises that help riding? | ||
| Bishopjb1124 |
Deadlifts for your lowerback (just use proper form) Dumb bell monkey shrugs for traps Behind back barbell shrugs for shoulders Front squats for glutes Front dumb bell raises for delts Back extensions for lower back This will help out some with fatigue of the upper body while riding. Also do fore arms. The key thing to proper lifting is form. To many people start out with to heavy of loads and use bad form and end up hurting themselves. If you go to a gym they normally have trainers that can help out. Or if you see somebody that is jacked they can help with form also. Another thing that I like is crossfit. They post free daily workouts and they will destroy your will to live if done properly with high intensity. But once again proper form is key. The workouts sometimes look easy but they will hurt you in a good way www.crossfit.com Jimmy | ||
| Bishopjb1124 |
Also work on your core, i.e spine erectors, abs (lower and upper and sides). Core muscles are key in everything we do. Jimmy | ||
| Speedfreaks101 |
Yes. Perform exercises that strengthen your core (your lower back, abs & obliques). Work to a lean mass so that you are not carrying around extra weight. I would suggest that if you don't have one then pick up a back extension/sit up bench. It is the best item that I have bought that has improved my riding. Best exercises are back extensions, crunches, sit ups (on a bench) & side bends. | ||
| Speedfreaks101 |
Bishop beat me to it. | ||
| Glitch |
mountain biking | ||
| Dfishman |
How about exercises for the wrist?I get some pain from covering the brake. | ||
| Phelan |
Ad previously mentioned, form is extremely important. If untargeted parts of your body are moving, you're probably doing it wrong. Start with low weights to keep form and work your way up. Several excersises have alternates to make it easier if you're not up to strength yet also, like doing pushups on your knees instead of toes, using a chair with pullups, etc. Abs is a big thing. 6 months ago I could barely do 10 sit-ups with my legs straight out in a V. I haven't worked out consistently that long, but I have been about 10 weeks now, and I do 40 sit-ups at a time with my legs crossed Indian style (harder version). | ||
| Phelan |
@ Donnie- abs abs abs. Work your abs so that you're not resting as much of your weight on your wrists. Also with these vibrating-like-crazy bikes (especially tubers), resting your fingers on the brake will wear you out. I do it too, because it is safer in vase of emergency, but two keys are circulation and hydration. I constantly will be seen with my left hand not on the controls, and on straight with no cars I'll use my left to hold the throttle and give my right a few second break, every 10 min or so. Proper hydration will help your body fight cramps and make you stronger. | ||
| Preybird1 |
I just ride my 500lb kawi klr650 in the boonies and wrestle it through rough terrain. Its a great workout. | ||
| Dfishman |
Phelon...I don't put much weight on my wrists.I cover my front brake with 2 fingers when riding in the twisties.It bothers me more when riding my XR650R than on my Uly.I thought about the old style squeeze excercise apparatus. | ||
| Spiderman |
How about exercises for the wrist?I get some pain from covering the brake. Easy one for you to build, take a piece of hockey stick or broom stick, get some rope or cord and drill a hole into the center of the stick and thread the rope. Tie it into a knot on the stick, then hold the stick about chest level and cut the rope at the floor and a little extra so you can tie weight(s) to it. Then as fast as you can use your hands to wind and unwind the rope on the stick with the weight your arms should be straight out in front of you... | ||
| Cityxslicker |
BOX OUT .... but that really only applies if you are riding off road. Core Lower back, Lats Delts Bi/Tris/Flies Latest notion on riding off road fast is to be limp and responsive... which is the exact opposite of what I was taught growing up. Work on flexibility, stay hydrated, and keep your muscles loose but on hair trigger. You will feel the difference after riding off pavement after the weekend. | ||
| Brumbear |
BBQ, beer, whiskey, cream pie and an occasional canolli cake | ||
| Nukeblue |
shrugs, crunches, bench & triceps. did lots of jogging & groin machine stuff when i was racing | ||
| Slipknot |
Yoga | ||
| Ourdee |
Don't forget to stretch properly after the workout. |
