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Motocross- arm pump

1306 · 2010-11-05 23:58:12

Hi Just a question about Motocross racing. I compete almost every week but still experience armpump in some races. I keep fit during the week and want to learn about exercises on both the day of races and the week leading up to them that can help me with this problem? Thanks for your help.

05-11-2010 11:58pm

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Hi

Just a question about Motocross racing. I compete almost every week but still experience armpump in some races.

I keep fit during the week and want to learn about exercises on both the day of races and the week leading up to them that can help me with this problem?

Thanks for your help.

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#2 06-11-2010 1:03am

honeybadger

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i taught that was the idea of having a crosser arm pump:),would a stress ball or maybe a power ball help with it if used before the races

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#3 06-11-2010 9:38pm

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Hmm its a tough one! I only get it 1st session out, and after that I'm grand. I've heard that doing specific exercise for it can only make it worse, and that its caused because of a tight ligament and building up the muscle around it only makes it worse.

But what will definitely help is gripping the bike with your knees as much as you can, and lean more forward under acceleration, both of which put less stress on your upper body.

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