MTF's Formula for How To Get Better at Motocross

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In today’s episode, the head trainers at MTF break down how to get better at motocross, from the track training all the way to the gym program. We have 25 years of experience helping athletes reach their full potential on a motorcycle, and if you want access to our experience and knowledge, you're in the right place!

Time Stamps:

0:48 - the power of the first 20 hours of learning a new skill

2:48 - your goal dictates your program

6:12 - MTF’s formula for a track training plan

11:25 - Why you should do a moto AFTER section work

13:40 - Training yourself to not react so much

18:05 - Watching someone else do it on your bike

19:50 - Why are bike skill drills important? (Slow wheelies, heel clickers, log hopping)

25:23 - Jordon Smith’s huge transfer on a 450

26:40 - Hitting supercross triples for the first time

30:25 - The importance of working on sprint speed

34:37 - The gym side of motocross training

34:50 - If you can only ride once per week, a gym program is more important

37:30 - There are three key elements to making a good gym program.

37:50 - The importance of strength training

38:10 - You won’t accidentally get too big

39:00 - Two different types of cardio

40:00 - How do bodybuilders train differently than motocross riders?

42:40 - If you can’t ride very much, you need intervals

43:28 - Flexibility

44:27 - Bonus 4th key element

47:20 - Either you break them, or they break you

49:10 - If you want us to write your programs, sign up for MTF Online Training

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