KlownLife said:Hmmm, indeed it is well known that core strength is related to balance
and yes it is known that there are muscle groups that you can train to
improve balance but I'm unsure how hip flexors would increase height of
jumps. I believe that the biggest benefit from training the said muscle
groups would be flexibility. By stretching the muscles in the lower
back and abdominals along with the legs would help increase jump height
as well as balance for tech moves. Be careful when increasing muscle
mass, the whole point is to lift ones body weight, my increasing muscle
mass you will therefore increase your weight, perhaps it is best to
stay lean and flexible.
Jason
It's not that hard to maintain your same weight while increasing your
strength. Keep your reps at like 12-20, or higher (work to failure by
your last set) , and watch your diet. If you eat the same number of
calories as you burn you won't gain weight.
I say strenth training and not weight lifting because a lot of the best
exercises out there involve no weights. Plus body weight exercises are
less likely to gain mass than weights.
Edit: my goal is to ride 15+ hours a week. Hard to ride more with
school and work, but I know if I had more stamina I could ride longer
on weekends.
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