MX Winter Training: The Basics of Strength Training!
Winter is coming. The titles have been divided, the battle has been fought to the end. But what do we do with the coming period without competitions?
Now a period of complete rest is approaching for most motocross riders, the winter break. But how do you survive this period? Everyone has heard it said: “You win the championship in the winter” or “I had a good/bad winter”. What do they want to say with that? Is it true that you can win a championship in the winter?
Of course you can't win an outdoor championship in the winter. A motocross race or championship must always be ridden. There are numerous factors that can throw a spanner in the works and cause you to miss out on the opportunity to win a title, such as an injury or engine failure. However, you can easily lose a season in the winter by not preparing yourself properly. In the next series of articles you will learn all kinds of tips from Physical Coach Yente Dourte (Coach at X Performance and Energy Lab) to ensure that your winter preparation runs optimally.
Strength training part 2: Technique training
Once our body is used to the usual strength training, it is time for a change. Once we have completed sufficient stability training, we can move on to heavier work, lifting, pressing and squats. As motocross riders we need it all.
People often think that motocross is only an endurance sport or only a strength sport, but our sport is a combination of the two. Both strength and endurance must be on point to perform optimally. Strength will be especially important during the first laps to keep up with the high pace. Motocross is also occasionally a contact sport, especially during the opening rounds. Then it is advantageous to have a higher muscle mass. Before we start with the heavy weights, it is very important to master the correct technique. That's why I'm giving you 3 tips to improve your technique in the gym. Thanks to these three tips you will avoid common injuries in the gym.
- Barefoot
Try to perform as many exercises as possible barefoot. Bare feet provide better feeling, contact and proprioception with the ground and the environment.
- Loose weights
Try to work with loose weights. This is extra feedback for the body and ensures that incorrect movements are immediately punished.
- Coach
Let friends watch your movements and ask for feedback, film yourself or ask a trainer to help you so you can avoid injuries.
The following articles will discuss more training methods and tips as well as various strength exercises that are beneficial for our sport. Have fun with your next training and enjoy!
If you have any questions about this article, please contact Yente Dourte: Yente.dourte@motocrossmag.be
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