Gapping

[Pitbullking69]

Right heres the crack. I can gap at tops 8ft 6'' flat to flat. take off and preload are fine, however the problem seems to be in the landing/impact because everytime i land i get a straighn in my right 'lat. is this because of my positioning or is it jus pure impact? Someone help!

Thanks

mike.

[ogre]

that makes no sence post a video?

[forteh]

that makes no sence post a video?

Sounds like hes pulling his lats when he lands

Only thing I could suggest is either changing your technique or strengthening the muscle but then Im neither a doctor or physio so dont listen to me

edit: oops picture was a bit big, smaller one inserted

Edited April 14, 2008 by forteh

[Pitbullking69]

Sounds like hes pulling his lats when he lands

Only thing I could suggest is either changing your technique or strengthening the muscle but then Im neither a doctor or physio so dont listen to me

edit: oops picture was a bit big, smaller one inserted

Thanks, i do go to the gym 3-4 time per week, could it be that the muscle is tired after the load at the gym?

Edited April 14, 2008 by Pitbullking69

[forteh]

Thanks, i do go to the gym 3-4 time per week, could it be that the muscle is tired after the load at the gym?

To be honest I dont know, I never go to the gym and never had any problems with my lats - I cant gap 8 foot though

Is it possible that your lats are relatively weak/undersized compared to the other shoulder and back muscles? That way when all of the other muscles tense for impact the weaker lats get pulled about. If this is the case then the reason its only the right hand one is that most riding is handed; chocolate foot forward and preferred side and all that

I would ask at the gym I would expect there to be someone who can better advise, possibly consult a physio - we have our own resident physio who may be able to help but you will need to be a full member to PM him.