Lower Back Strength Training Is CHEAP Insurance Against Spinal Injuries
Lower Back Strength Prevents Injury - Lower back injuries are one of the most common types of injuries among motorcycle riders. They most often occur from repeated exposure to long and strenuous rides over an extended period of time. Age also plays a role. In a lot of instances, the lower back pain symptoms start as a series of minor aches and pains in the lower back region that show up shortly after a ride but quickly subside. But as time goes on...
Increasing Upper Back Strength Will Protect You From Spine & Shoulder Injuries
Upper Back Strength Training - In a previous article, I talked about the importance of strengthening your lower back in order to both improve your performance on the track and prevent serious injuries (seeing how back injuries are among the most common injuries for motocross athletes). I’ve since been asked by a few readers about strengthening the upper back – is it important, what does strengthening it do, and which specific workouts are best? Yes, you do need...
More Shoulder Strength Will Help Avoid A Dislocation; The Most Common Moto Injury
Shoulder Strength Training - Just researching this article, I came across four different headlines where a pro moto rider injured his shoulder. So yeah, shoulder injuries are a big deal. And unfortunately, they’re one of the most common injuries in all of motocross. From the moment you start riding, you hear from other riders how important cardio and strength training are to improving your performance. But you don’t often hear how important it is...
Increase Your Upper Arm Strength & Drastically Reduce Arm Pump
Upper Arm Strength Training - It goes without saying. When you ride, you use your arms a lot. And when your upper arms and forearms are not in good shape, you’re pretty much guaranteed to experience fatigue, soreness, and the occasional arm pump up to a few days after a race or vigorous training session. That’s why your upper arm strength is a vital fitness component. But which parts of the upper arm need to be worked – triceps or biceps? The...
3 Simple Upper Arm Exercises To Keep Your Dirt Bike Under Control & Destroy...
3 Simple Upper Arm Workouts To Keep Your Dirt Bike Under Control and Destroy Arm Pump. No matter what you ride or what kind of riding you do, Motocross, Enduro, Desert, Woods, you need to use your arms when riding – because duh. But how do you make sure your arms are ready for the punishment of a weekend on the sand dunes, motocross track or single track woods trails? Needless to say, you use your arms a lot. And when they’re not...
Forearm Strength Mean Less Arm Pump For Motocross Riders
Forearm Strength = No Arm Pump? - We all know that your forearms are the first place where you feel arm pump… and the place where arm pump can have the most detrimental effects. Once it kicks in, the fatigue and pain can literally become overwhelming, and your performance on the track is greatly hindered. It can cost you the race. But strong forearms aren’t just a good idea for preventing arm pump. They’re also critical for grip strength and...
Better Grip Strength Means More Control Of Your Dirt Bike
Whole Body Grip Strength = Full Dirt Bike Control - Are you constantly battling arm pump or having issues maintaining control of your bike? If so, then there’s a good chance you’re not gripping your bike properly. It’s a common mistake many motocross and enduro athletes make, and it can cost you valuable time on the track...
Arm Pump Is The Dirt Rider’s Kryptonite! Learn How To Prevent It!
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...
Eye Strength Will Increase Reaction Times Giving You The Winning Edge
Healthy Eyes = Faster Reaction TimesEye strength is often overlooked (get it?) when discussing ways to improve a rider’s performance on the track, but...
