3 “Regret Reversing” MTB Manual Methods [Riders 40+ DON’T SKIP ] 4K
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Published 2024-04-01
When you're young, it's all about technique. If you're 40+, it's extremely likely you've spent years doing a great job being a dad, mom, husband, wife, friend, worker...but none of these things challenge your body in a way that keeps your core engaged properly.
So you end up with forcing the right technique using the wrong muscles, and it makes manuals impossibly difficult.
Manuals are hard already.
But what if you could feel it automatically?
That's what this video does. Enjoy!
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00:00 - Start
01:23 - Manual Method #1: FORGET the balance point, train the core muscles instead so you can control the front wheel
04:30 - Manual Method #2: Train the body to feel the manual OFF the bike
05:39 - Manual Method #3: Spring the Front Wheel Up to YOU
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All Comments (21)
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Ever heard other "influencers" tell you you can do it? I'm tired of all the fake positivity. Fact is, if you're 40+, you can do a manual, but it will be nearly impossible if you don't focus on building your mind-muscle connection especially in the core. Watch the whole video!
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I just watched until he said to find a pole. Now my underwear is full of dollar bills, I've changed my name to Cinnamon, and I've developed a penchant for platform heels. I'm not sure about the MTB coaching, but that advice definitely changed my life.
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Pfft! There is one thing that holds some folks back, their own mind! I am 61, have been dirtin' for 5 decades. At this point, I have been through heart surgery and most recently, cancer treatment. Cancer treatment cost me the better part of 40% of my muscle mass. That stuff aside... I still roll mannys and also ride a trials comp bike for shits n grins, a stock trials bike, to be precise. Manuals are one of my drugs of choice!! They are euphoric... Carry on.
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Great points to avoid getting older! I think you are the only person on YouTube that has mentioned these differences between being young and getting older.
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I learned to manual at 50. Don't get me wrong, it took a ton of practice and I still struggle at times, but I can generally manual for a good 100 feet. I do agree that getting the front wheel up is the trickiest part for me.
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Приятель, ты красавчик! Объяснил самую суть! Спасибо тебе огромное, теперь понятно в чем была причина неверных попыток, теперь буду делать всё правильно 🤜🏼🤛🏼
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I like your video. Easy on seniors. Also good to know there are some people in their fifty's and sixty's working on manual and stuff. Thanks.
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GREAT video! I had just added horse stances to my routine, and to I genuinely have been trying to work on wheelies and manuals to improve my balance and athleticism. I turn 55 this month.
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Decided to get good at manuals when I was 48, I practiced every day twice a day for 10-15 minutes. It was about the same time I started daily push-ps and then got into burpees. I got pretty good at long manuals but it's only now you said it I realise the 2 exercises complemented each other. Turning 53 this year and a good manual still feels awesome.
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Nailed it. It's important to pay attention to what your feet are doing
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great vid! defs inspires me to go and practice manualling :D
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Excellent info David! BTW the shirt off stuff shows the muscles involved. Don’t listen the haters in the comments Brotha!🤟🏼
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interesting. I'll give the horse stance a try, why not. I gave up on manuals a while ago to learn the feeling of hanging off the bike by practicing wheelies. I know that feeling now (a bit better), so I'll give manuals another try. Thnx
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Thank you for the pushing with ur legs tip!!! I always just tried shifting the weight back and hanging off the back like all the other videos said, but I couldn’t get the front to come up.
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Thank you
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I'm 58, riding for 30 years, never learned to Manual. I'm going to learn to Manual to prove you wrong. ;-)
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Horse stance is cool, but most peoples legs will fail long before their core gets a good workout. If you want Deep core activation there are so many better options from pilates and yoga. Honestly even breathing exercises or postural stuff that can be done while you're walking around or riding the bike.
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I’m 53 I ride year round in Montana manuals are cool, but only necessary for a very short durations. If you can manual off a drop when necessary, that’s all that matters unless you just want to show off to your buddies which is cool too.
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Im mid 20s, could manual as long as I wanted when I rode bmx a few years back. Hop up and down ledges and mantain balance, 180 out etc. I got into mtb 2 years ago and still havent figured it out !! Different bike, wheels size, adding suspension to the picture changes alot
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I am a month from 62 and cannot manual. I tried a few times two years ago in my front yard and it felt very un-natural and un-realistic. That being said I enjoy riding technical terrain and I feel that I am still improving as a rider. I started riding in 2008 as a 46 year old. I need to master these manual techniques! Thanks!
