5 Ways to Get Rid of Arm Pump for Motocross
We all know that feeling when your forearms get pumped up and we are hanging on by the tips our of fingers. Well this article will give you the tools to quickly get rid of your arm pump the next time you ride. No Seriously, read on to find out how…
Fix Your Riding Technique
Acceleration and decelleration are the two issues that most beginner riders struggle with and not even know why arm pump is setting in sooner. This is a simple but over looked technique fix that has eliminated 90% of my personal arm pump. So under acceleration sitting or standing you have to LEAN FORWARD to take the pressure off your arms. The opposite needs to happen for deceleration, LEAN BACK when on the brakes to slow down. Simple yes but it takes practice to develop the habit. So using the one handed standing technique you want to accelerate on a flat surface if possible and stand up. Then only using your throttle hand accelerate and then let off the throttle. This will get you in the habit of squeezing the bike with your legs and leaning in the opp
Stretch For Arms for Motocross
Stretching the forearms allow the soft tissue to expand in the forearm to alleviate the pressure that can build up and weakedn your grip strength as you ride. So stretching everything from the chest out to the forearm allows the blood to flow in and out of the arm. So using a wall and acting like you are going to be receiving something in your left hand, place your palm flat against the wall so your fingers are pointing downward. Now turn your body away from the wall towards your right until you start to feel a stretch. Do this stretch 3-5 times and holding for a least 30 seconds. Do this 3-5 times a week to feel the benefits sooner when you go out to ride motocross.
Stay Hydrated at the Motocross Track
As you ride and start to sweat your body starts to lose electrolites. To keep the body function properly you will need to hydrate the night before the track and not the day of your ride. All you have to do is get a gallon of water and use about a 1/4 teaspoon of pink himalayan salt. That’s it. Yes you don’t need a lot of salt but this will help your body retain the water to keep you hydrated and keep from your forearms from cramping and allowing arm pump to set in.
Bike Set up for Motocross
When your bike is set up properly it should feel like you are riding with the bike and not fighting against the bike. First thing to do is to get the correct spring weight for your weight and service your suspension. Then take the bike out the the track and test out different settings on your bike by adjusting the clickers. Tuning for each condition will quickly allow you to dial in your bike for you and the terrain to make riding so much more fun.
Workout for Motocross
There are no corners to cut here. Yes riding will help but proper weight training will allow you to ride for hours when you go out the track. Then when you get off the track you will also have to stretch and take care of your body. Our program Iron Foundation helps each rider build strength and endurance for motocross.
