| The #1 exercise for restoring elbow health of riders is this simple seeming stretch. It’s a staple in all of my programs for riders, and it’s the exercise that has saved more rider’s elbows than I can count, including my own.Here’s the basic video on the exercise: |
| Recently, I made this new video going over some of the finer points of the exercise. Definitely check out the new video below, but I recap here: 1 – keep the shoulder blades back – don’t allow them to roll forward. 2 – keep shoulders level, then try to bring the dowel across your body. 3 – add in a lean away with your neck. 4 – keep your thumb wrapped around the dowel! 5 – all the same points apply to the double arm version. 6 – narrow your grip to progress. |
| Once you have a feeling for the stretch, you can easily do it during a session, using your handlebars: |
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| In our programs for riders, we also work on a lot of hanging elements. These build strength and flexibility through the whole upper body. Once someone has developed a base of hanging, we can then strengthen the dowel stretch movement by working to master the Eagle Grip Hang. |
| Good riding, and as always, reach out if you have any questions or would like to start training. The next block of the Ride Unlimited program starts Feb 8th! |