Grip

Staying in control of your dirt bike is much more than having a firm grip on the handlebars. In fact, trying to steer your bike with only the handlebars is a guaranteed way to increase your chances of arm pump. And what comes after arm pump? Crashing. Here are several easy exercises for increasing your grip and reducing arm pump.

 

Rider Fitness: Arm Pump

Arm Pump Is The Dirt Rider’s Kryptonite! Learn How To Prevent It!

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Arm Pump Prevention and Treatment - There’s nothing worse than the onset of arm pump during the final laps of a race or long ride. Your arms feel like a ton of bricks. You can’t maintain a good grip on your bike. And you practically lose all feeling from the elbow down. By the end of the ride, your arms are completely useless, and all you can do is wait for the pain and numbness to go away...