Recommended Exercises for MTB

FunkMaster007
FunkMaster007 Posts: 124
edited March 2009 in Health, fitness & training
Hey there guys,

I am pretty new to MTB and would like to know what exercises @ the gym you guys would recommend to get fit to ride some trails, nothing to hectic to start off with (the trails that is).

Thanks for your help.

Rob
-- Specialized StumpJumper FSR Comp (09) [for me] --
-- Specialized Safire FSR Comp (09) [for the Mrs] --

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  • ride_whenever
    ride_whenever Posts: 13,279
    do more mountainbiking.

    Unless you plan on competeing then the gym isn't really worth the bother.

    That said, if i had acess to a decent gym, i'd spend most of my time doing core stability work, you can never have enough core and flexibility.
    Neeermad
    Carbon 456
    456 lefty
    Pompino
    White Inbred
  • The Northern Monkey
    The Northern Monkey Posts: 19,174
    there was a few in MBUK..
    Balance board
    Situps/pressups
    Star jumps
    mountain biking

    want a balance board myself :)
    Santa Cruz Butcher
  • FunkMaster007
    FunkMaster007 Posts: 124
    Hey guys,

    Thanks for the feedback. There is no intention on my part to compete at the professional level, so I'll just stick to my normal training.

    Cheers
    Rob
    -- Specialized StumpJumper FSR Comp (09) [for me] --
    -- Specialized Safire FSR Comp (09) [for the Mrs] --
  • GTi-R23
    GTi-R23 Posts: 175
    Squats are good for building up a bit more leg power and core strength too.
    Specialized Rockhopper Pro '09

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