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Offline reklessj

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arm pump remedies?
« on: June 16, 2014, 10:47:17 AM »
So my boy has been getting arm pump really bad at the track only on the trails he's alright.  He usually gets it within the first few laps and he has to pull off the track every 7 laps or so. He gets over it after about 3 Hrs on and off the track but by then most the day is gone and hhe's beat from trying to hold on. All tips and advice would be much appreciated, he has been asking me to post this for awhile now. Thanks guys
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Re: arm pump remedies?
« Reply #1 on: June 16, 2014, 11:01:26 AM »
could be death gripping the bars, which will make it flare up. or not gripping enough with knees and having to control the bike with your arms instead.
but end of the day, putting in the hrs on the bike builds up your resistance to it.
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Re: arm pump remedies?
« Reply #2 on: June 16, 2014, 11:19:15 AM »
1. Ride ride ride...
2. Cardio cardio cardio along with correct diet and hydration.
3. Ride style...
Here's a good article that discussed mainly arm pump, it's causes, and, what you can do about it.

http://www.racerxvt.com/article/arm-pump

Another...

http://fitnessblackandwhite.com/motocross-workout-routine/
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Re: arm pump remedies?
« Reply #3 on: June 16, 2014, 11:49:49 AM »
the looser the grip, the better...I had a local expert/champion tell me that back in the 80's...it takes a little getting used to, especially for riders that have always rode with a tight grip, and then try to change to that feeling that the bars could get ripped out of your hands at any time.
he also told me, anyone could've slapped his hands off the bars while riding because he kept such a loose grip.
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« Reply #4 on: June 16, 2014, 01:14:53 PM »
I was taught by an old VERY GOOD desert racer.   if your holding on with more than your thumb and index finger.      (think making "okay" sign with hand)       your holding on too hard.   and you shouldnt be gripping with those fingers either.





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Re: arm pump remedies?
« Reply #5 on: June 16, 2014, 01:17:15 PM »
Oh... eat your spinach

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Re: arm pump remedies?
« Reply #6 on: June 17, 2014, 01:56:39 AM »
Thanks guys I'm gonna have him go over all this right now!!
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Re: arm pump remedies?
« Reply #7 on: June 17, 2014, 08:05:59 AM »
if all else fails...a good shot of Tequila 10min before roostin should loosen him up :lol:

just kiddin...but I myself have been known to trail ride behind my house after a couple beers, and it really does keep the arms loose...along with focus, coordination, etc...etc :evil:
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Re: arm pump remedies?
« Reply #8 on: June 17, 2014, 09:19:18 AM »
Quote from: Foxx4Beaver on June 17, 2014, 08:05:59 AM
if all else fails...a good shot of Tequila 10min before roostin should loosen him up :lol:

just kiddin...but I myself have been known to trail ride behind my house after a couple beers, and it really does keep the arms loose...along with focus, coordination, etc...etc :evil:
I agree 100℅ but my wife would kill me if I turned him into a 15 yr old alchy!  :-D
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WIFES (Baby Fiver) rides: 2004 KTM 105SX,1992 LT250R, 1995 ZXI 900 JETSKI,  2011 RMK 600
SONS ride: 1995 YZ125,2002 RM 250
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Re: arm pump remedies?
« Reply #9 on: June 17, 2014, 11:35:46 AM »
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