Dave Anscombe Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 Skipping really does help me alot im used to doing that though through boxing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiamWood! Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 Skipping really does help me alot im used to doing that though through boxing Naah you just enjoy skipping in general dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daveee Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 Practice everyday... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Ward Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 LOL at 50 pull ups Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmountainbear Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 I really don't know, if it's advisably to make some kind of body buildung to improve trials skills. Nevertheless I did it for a while. Unfortunately I neglected riding trials at this time, according to this my hops werent going any higher. Later on, I decided to abandon weight lifting and to ride trials more often. My bunnyhop height increased from 1,05 metres to 1,25 in this time.Now I've reached a point where it seems to be pretty hard to become better. Perhaps this would be the right time to go on with weight lifting. But as I know, I would be riding my bike less often, and that would be bad for my skills, too. So I keep practicing without weightlifting. Sometimes I'm jumping stairs up to the 10th floor, by making some kind of "box jumps" (you know what I mean). But it seems to be senseless.So what I can promise you: To get a clean technique, the less power you have, the better it is! If you're already a muscleman, you will gain height by using your power, not your technique.So if you're jump less than one meter, please don't workout!!!!Best moment to begin working out, maybe when you're stagnating. But also be patient. I often made the experience, that I wasnt getting better for a few month and then BAM! immediately I was able to jump onto higher ledges than before.If you really what to do weightlifting, do squats, pullups or back lifts. Perhaps some shoulder workout, too. Everything with max. 5-7 repetitions per set (this is the best workout for explosive power). But that should be enough! Keep muscle training small. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willis-gu Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 riding in general helps build your whole body strength up, when its hurting, then u no its working.another thing which would help is bouldering, in this you are basically lifting your whole body weight. it also uses pritty much all the muscle in your body. that has helped me quite a bit. stay off the protein shakes, they just add weight and iff you are not lifting weights, they are useless and will only make you fat.willis x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James 24/7 trials Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 Hi, doing waits wont help that much but i found the longer you are on the bike and practising, the better you will get and you will improve. Also trials is alot about your technique and skill.Hope this helps you.Regards James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke_zoo Posted March 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 power is nothing without control!Leave the weights alone for now, they wont do ANYTHING to help you gain rear wheel control. The best thing you can do is practice. Ride as much as you can, the more you ride the better you will become.Going running is good though, that will help keep your legs springy and will help you ride for longer.How old are you BTW?17 but 18 in may Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 thats cool then, if you were 14 I heard it is bad to start weights as it can damage growing bones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke_zoo Posted March 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 thats cool then, if you were 14 I heard it is bad to start weights as it can damage growing bones.Oh right, so If I wanted to do weights I'd be ok ?I'm thinking about riding natural more as that would get me better but the only place I can ride natural is like Matlock ? Buts its a bit of a trip lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 Theres some natural near everywhere in the North West, it's just a case of finding it!Head for the nearest rocky hills and get exploring, it's so much fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke_zoo Posted March 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 Theres some natural near everywhere in the North West, it's just a case of finding it!Head for the nearest rocky hills and get exploring, it's so much fun!Never lol maybe when me and my mate ride some natural soon ? You could show us some good spots ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bol Maaaaaaing Posted March 29, 2009 Report Share Posted March 29, 2009 Just keep riding your bike and get some more confidence.I also watch videos of other riders and study the techniques and put them to practice, Which seems to work.Also, Proper trials shoes improve your riding 5%, Not much, But its something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke_zoo Posted March 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2009 Just keep riding your bike and get some more confidence.I also watch videos of other riders and study the techniques and put them to practice, Which seems to work.Also, Proper trials shoes improve your riding 5%, Not much, But its something.How would they do that? there only shoes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted March 29, 2009 Report Share Posted March 29, 2009 theres LOADS of natural where I live (Hebden bridge, Rochdale etc) its still a bit of a trek for you, but its closer than Matlock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted March 29, 2009 Report Share Posted March 29, 2009 Theres loads of places all over the UK, just look on google maps around the hills near where you live, it's a trek to Matlock from where you are, amd even further over my way.Doesn't look like you're too far from the coast, so theres probably beaches you can go and check out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyboi Posted March 29, 2009 Report Share Posted March 29, 2009 Hey, i have only ever done weights for rugby but i found it no good to be hones. Best way is ride alot, Even if it means just hopping for 10 mins lolHope you get any use from this Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke_zoo Posted March 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2009 theres LOADS of natural where I live (Hebden bridge, Rochdale etc) its still a bit of a trek for you, but its closer than Matlock.Matlock is about 1hr and 40minets from me but the natural round my ares is not good at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyeo00 Posted March 29, 2009 Report Share Posted March 29, 2009 Hey, i have only ever done weights for rugby but i found it no good to be hones. Best way is ride alot, Even if it means just hopping for 10 mins lolHope you get any use from this MattHopping for 10 mins sounds real fun Shame i don't even know how to hop yet hahah- but, once i get there- that's all i'm going to do mat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke_zoo Posted March 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2009 Hopping for 10 mins sounds real fun Shame i don't even know how to hop yet hahah- but, once i get there- that's all i'm going to do mat.LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djpete Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 Work on your core strength if anything mate and stick to body weight exercises. Stretching wont go a miss either but make sure you enjoy it!!! Ridings the most important. LIVE THE DREAM! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Anscombe Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 i find the best way to improve riding.......is to ride with a mate who is on par with you.....i thought i would never get my jizz back untill yesterday when i met up and rode with my mate andy.Because we both compete with eachother in a good friendly way it pushes you That i think is the best wayDave x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trials-boy Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 the way i get bigger is focusing at one thing and doing it till i have i perfect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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