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ltothaj1
10-22-2007, 10:26 PM
i keep thinkin im gettin in better and better shape each race, but that stupid arm pump keeps gettin me...u guys got any pointers and how to keep from getting it or at least slowing it down?
gncc025
10-22-2007, 10:55 PM
ive heard that isometric exercises are the best for arm pump. that is keeping a constant strain on your muscles.
Toadz400
10-22-2007, 10:58 PM
Not to bring you down or anything, but if you search this subject you'll come up with a ton of threads.

I know I see a new one of these at least a couple times a month.

I've heard eating bananas help. Also, just hanging by your arms from something for a long period of time really builds up your endurance.
quad2xtreme
10-23-2007, 05:39 AM
two aspirin about 30 minutes before riding helps me. I can definitely tell when I forget...then I have to stop, take the pills and wait.
chris46250r
10-23-2007, 09:30 AM
This sounds funny but it was true for me anyway. Do you hold your breath alot while riding or racing? I did it alot while racing. I didn't think that I did but after paying some attention to it I did. It causes some poor circulation of oxygen in the blood stream.
ltothaj1
10-23-2007, 10:24 AM
lol yeah i hold my breath alot, cuz im usually about to wreck...i never thought about that...but ill try all that you guys have said...and let u know how it helps me, thanks alot
firefighterjosh
10-23-2007, 07:24 PM
Working out and riding helps the most.....

But for a extra boost try some cardio stack:)
05Z400rdr
10-23-2007, 07:51 PM
steering stabilizer. works wonders.


Landon
CDALEMX301
10-23-2007, 10:32 PM
hey whoever said take aspirin before racing...i know someone who used to do that and another buddies mom was a nurse and she told us it is really bad to do that...i dunno why but it is i guess hahh
chris46250r
10-24-2007, 05:16 AM
Originally posted by CDALEMX301
hey whoever said take aspirin before racing...i know someone who used to do that and another buddies mom was a nurse and she told us it is really bad to do that...i dunno why but it is i guess hahh

If you consistantly do that and wreck and cut yourself you will bleed like a stuck hog.
300ex mxracer
10-24-2007, 12:33 PM
three things: steering stabilizer, flexx bars, and bananas:D
i use to get arm pump all the time till i got flexx bars and a stabilizer. havet had a hint of arm pump since last winter